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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.08, 4,346.43 and 1,823.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.08, 4,346.43 and 1,823.75 is: 2,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.08 : 4,346.43 = 1,823.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.08/4,346.43 = 1,823.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.08x = 4,346.43 × 1,823.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.08x = 7,926,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,801.71/3,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.38

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