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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.44, 4,147.09 and 1,826.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.44, 4,147.09 and 1,826.31 is: 2,520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.44 : 4,147.09 = 1,826.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.44/4,147.09 = 1,826.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.44x = 4,147.09 × 1,826.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.44x = 7,573,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,871.94/3,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.05

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