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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.32, 4,347.41 and 1,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.32, 4,347.41 and 1,823.94 is: 2,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.32 : 4,347.41 = 1,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.32/4,347.41 = 1,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.32x = 4,347.41 × 1,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.32x = 7,929,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929,405.88/3,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.02

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