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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.40, 4,150.98 and 1,829.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.40, 4,150.98 and 1,829.45 is: 2,525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.40 : 4,150.98 = 1,829.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.40/4,150.98 = 1,829.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.40x = 4,150.98 × 1,829.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.40x = 7,594,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,020.74/3,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.12

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