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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.26, 4,346.08 and 1,823.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.26, 4,346.08 and 1,823.38 is: 2,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.26 : 4,346.08 = 1,823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.26/4,346.08 = 1,823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.26x = 4,346.08 × 1,823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.26x = 7,924,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,555.35/3,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.32

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