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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.48, 4,147.12 and 1,824.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.48, 4,147.12 and 1,824.50 is: 2,517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.48 : 4,147.12 = 1,824.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.48/4,147.12 = 1,824.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.48x = 4,147.12 × 1,824.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.48x = 7,566,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,420.44/3,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.54

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