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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.15, 4,262.33 and 1,828.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.15, 4,262.33 and 1,828.61 is: 2,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.15 : 4,262.33 = 1,828.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.15/4,262.33 = 1,828.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.15x = 4,262.33 × 1,828.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.15x = 7,794,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,139.26/3,087.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.70

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