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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.15, 4,260.95 and 1,827.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.15, 4,260.95 and 1,827.61 is: 2,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.15 : 4,260.95 = 1,827.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.15/4,260.95 = 1,827.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.15x = 4,260.95 × 1,827.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.15x = 7,787,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787,354.83/3,086.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.32

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