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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.26, 4,253.68 and 1,824.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.26, 4,253.68 and 1,824.04 is: 2,517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.26 : 4,253.68 = 1,824.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.26/4,253.68 = 1,824.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.26x = 4,253.68 × 1,824.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.26x = 7,758,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,890.06/3,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.27

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