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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.78, 4,140.07 and 1,822.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.78, 4,140.07 and 1,822.83 is: 2,514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.78 : 4,140.07 = 1,822.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.78/4,140.07 = 1,822.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.78x = 4,140.07 × 1,822.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.78x = 7,546,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,643.80/3,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.06

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