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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.27, 4,348.13 and 1,824.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.27, 4,348.13 and 1,824.71 is: 2,518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.27 : 4,348.13 = 1,824.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.27/4,348.13 = 1,824.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.27x = 4,348.13 × 1,824.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.27x = 7,934,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934,045.43/3,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.53

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