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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.54, 4,726.24 and 1,833.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.54, 4,726.24 and 1,833.73 is: 2,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.54 : 4,726.24 = 1,833.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.54/4,726.24 = 1,833.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.54x = 4,726.24 × 1,833.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.54x = 8,666,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,631.68/3,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.59

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