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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.83, 4,344.50 and 1,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.83, 4,344.50 and 1,822.46 is: 2,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.83 : 4,344.50 = 1,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.83/4,344.50 = 1,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.83x = 4,344.50 × 1,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.83x = 7,917,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,917,660.30/3,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.48

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