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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.93, 3,251.27 and 1,822.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.93, 3,251.27 and 1,822.73 is: 2,519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.93 : 3,251.27 = 1,822.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.93/3,251.27 = 1,822.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.93x = 3,251.27 × 1,822.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.93x = 5,926,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,926,175.67/2,351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.71

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