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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.23, 4,251.86 and 1,822.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.23, 4,251.86 and 1,822.19 is: 2,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.23 : 4,251.86 = 1,822.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.23/4,251.86 = 1,822.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.23x = 4,251.86 × 1,822.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.23x = 7,747,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747,673.24/3,081.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.48

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