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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.09, 4,346.73 and 1,823.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.09, 4,346.73 and 1,823.31 is: 2,515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.09 : 4,346.73 = 1,823.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.09/4,346.73 = 1,823.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.09x = 4,346.73 × 1,823.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.09x = 7,925,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,436.28/3,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.94

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