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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.63, 4,346.21 and 1,823.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.63, 4,346.21 and 1,823.43 is: 2,516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.63 : 4,346.21 = 1,823.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.63/4,346.21 = 1,823.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.63x = 4,346.21 × 1,823.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.63x = 7,924,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,983.41/3,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.16

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