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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.36, 3,349.51 and 1,829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.36, 3,349.51 and 1,829.10 is: 2,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.36 : 3,349.51 = 1,829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.36/3,349.51 = 1,829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.36x = 3,349.51 × 1,829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.36x = 6,126,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,126,585.08/2,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.01

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