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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.05, 4,582.68 and 1,827.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.05, 4,582.68 and 1,827.45 is: 2,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.05 : 4,582.68 = 1,827.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.05/4,582.68 = 1,827.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.05x = 4,582.68 × 1,827.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.05x = 8,374,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,374,618.57/3,059.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.65

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