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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.43, 4,253.42 and 1,823.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.43, 4,253.42 and 1,823.53 is: 2,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.43 : 4,253.42 = 1,823.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.43/4,253.42 = 1,823.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.43x = 4,253.42 × 1,823.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.43x = 7,756,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,208.59/3,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.27

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