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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.93, 4,345.28 and 1,822.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.93, 4,345.28 and 1,822.38 is: 2,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.93 : 4,345.28 = 1,822.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.93/4,345.28 = 1,822.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.93x = 4,345.28 × 1,822.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.93x = 7,918,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,918,757.24/3,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.74

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