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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.24, 4,347.24 and 1,823.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.24, 4,347.24 and 1,823.91 is: 2,516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.24 : 4,347.24 = 1,823.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.24/4,347.24 = 1,823.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.24x = 4,347.24 × 1,823.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.24x = 7,928,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,974.51/3,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.94

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