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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.83, 4,147.41 and 1,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.83, 4,147.41 and 1,826.69 is: 2,521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.83 : 4,147.41 = 1,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.83/4,147.41 = 1,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.83x = 4,147.41 × 1,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.83x = 7,576,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576,011.64/3,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.28

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