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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.26, 4,141.44 and 1,822.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.26, 4,141.44 and 1,822.26 is: 2,514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.26 : 4,141.44 = 1,822.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.26/4,141.44 = 1,822.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.26x = 4,141.44 × 1,822.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.26x = 7,546,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,780.45/3,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.54

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