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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.80, 4,347.73 and 1,824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.80, 4,347.73 and 1,824.32 is: 2,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.80 : 4,347.73 = 1,824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.80/4,347.73 = 1,824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.80x = 4,347.73 × 1,824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.80x = 7,931,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,653.68/3,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.35

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