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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.78, 4,697.64 and 1,829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.78, 4,697.64 and 1,829.16 is: 2,748.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.78 : 4,697.64 = 1,829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.78/4,697.64 = 1,829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.78x = 4,697.64 × 1,829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.78x = 8,592,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,735.18/3,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.11

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