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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.50, 4,347.69 and 1,824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.50, 4,347.69 and 1,824.28 is: 2,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.50 : 4,347.69 = 1,824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.50/4,347.69 = 1,824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.50x = 4,347.69 × 1,824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.50x = 7,931,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,386.74/3,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.50

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