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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.52, 4,149.69 and 1,827.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.52, 4,149.69 and 1,827.34 is: 2,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.52 : 4,149.69 = 1,827.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.52/4,149.69 = 1,827.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.52x = 4,149.69 × 1,827.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.52x = 7,582,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,894.52/3,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.15

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