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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.62, 4,614.53 and 1,826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.62, 4,614.53 and 1,826.54 is: 2,742.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.62 : 4,614.53 = 1,826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.62/4,614.53 = 1,826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.62x = 4,614.53 × 1,826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.62x = 8,428,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,591.42/3,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.24

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