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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.35, 4,253.97 and 1,824.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.35, 4,253.97 and 1,824.79 is: 2,517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.35 : 4,253.97 = 1,824.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.35/4,253.97 = 1,824.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.35x = 4,253.97 × 1,824.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.35x = 7,762,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,601.92/3,083.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.59

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