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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.91, 4,729.29 and 1,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.91, 4,729.29 and 1,838.12 is: 2,756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.91 : 4,729.29 = 1,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.91/4,729.29 = 1,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.91x = 4,729.29 × 1,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.91x = 8,693,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,002.53/3,153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.26

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