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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.89, 4,259.94 and 1,828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.89, 4,259.94 and 1,828.02 is: 2,522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.89 : 4,259.94 = 1,828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.89/4,259.94 = 1,828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.89x = 4,259.94 × 1,828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.89x = 7,787,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787,225.08/3,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.68

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