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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.13, 4,145.69 and 1,824.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.13, 4,145.69 and 1,824.97 is: 2,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.13 : 4,145.69 = 1,824.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.13/4,145.69 = 1,824.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.13x = 4,145.69 × 1,824.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.13x = 7,565,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,754.08/3,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.46

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