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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.20, 4,151.04 and 1,828.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.20, 4,151.04 and 1,828.32 is: 2,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.20 : 4,151.04 = 1,828.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.20/4,151.04 = 1,828.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.20x = 4,151.04 × 1,828.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.20x = 7,589,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,429.45/3,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.75

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