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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.60, 4,258.83 and 1,827.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.60, 4,258.83 and 1,827.03 is: 2,520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.60 : 4,258.83 = 1,827.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.60/4,258.83 = 1,827.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.60x = 4,258.83 × 1,827.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.60x = 7,781,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781,010.17/3,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.90

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