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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.76, 4,256.56 and 1,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.76, 4,256.56 and 1,826.04 is: 2,519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.76 : 4,256.56 = 1,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.76/4,256.56 = 1,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.76x = 4,256.56 × 1,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.76x = 7,772,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,648.82/3,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.69

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