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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.72, 4,063.54 and 1,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.72, 4,063.54 and 1,826.30 is: 2,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.72 : 4,063.54 = 1,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.72/4,063.54 = 1,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.72x = 4,063.54 × 1,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.72x = 7,421,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,243.10/2,945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.33

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