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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.48, 4,251.33 and 1,822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.48, 4,251.33 and 1,822.56 is: 2,514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.48 : 4,251.33 = 1,822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.48/4,251.33 = 1,822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.48x = 4,251.33 × 1,822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.48x = 7,748,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,304.00/3,081.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.47

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