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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.06, 4,347.52 and 1,824.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.06, 4,347.52 and 1,824.18 is: 2,517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.06 : 4,347.52 = 1,824.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.06/4,347.52 = 1,824.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.06x = 4,347.52 × 1,824.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.06x = 7,930,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,659.03/3,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.62

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