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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069, 4,235.34 and 1,827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069, 4,235.34 and 1,827.72 is: 2,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069 : 4,235.34 = 1,827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069/4,235.34 = 1,827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069x = 4,235.34 × 1,827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069x = 7,741,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,015.62/3,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.33

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