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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.65, 4,153.28 and 1,829.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.65, 4,153.28 and 1,829.88 is: 2,525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.65 : 4,153.28 = 1,829.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.65/4,153.28 = 1,829.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.65x = 4,153.28 × 1,829.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.65x = 7,599,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,994.86/3,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.21

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