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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.67, 4,144.37 and 1,824.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.67, 4,144.37 and 1,824.53 is: 2,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.67 : 4,144.37 = 1,824.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.67/4,144.37 = 1,824.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.67x = 4,144.37 × 1,824.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.67x = 7,561,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,497.55/3,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.26

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