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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.77, 4,172.65 and 1,829.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.77, 4,172.65 and 1,829.05 is: 2,524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.77 : 4,172.65 = 1,829.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.77/4,172.65 = 1,829.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.77x = 4,172.65 × 1,829.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.77x = 7,631,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,985.48/3,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.00

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