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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.44, 4,253.82 and 1,823.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.44, 4,253.82 and 1,823.61 is: 2,516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.44 : 4,253.82 = 1,823.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.44/4,253.82 = 1,823.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.44x = 4,253.82 × 1,823.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.44x = 7,757,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,308.69/3,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.61

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