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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.18, 4,168.86 and 1,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.18, 4,168.86 and 1,826.40 is: 2,520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.18 : 4,168.86 = 1,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.18/4,168.86 = 1,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.18x = 4,168.86 × 1,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.18x = 7,614,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,005.90/3,021.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.21

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