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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.88, 4,347.82 and 1,824.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.88, 4,347.82 and 1,824.56 is: 2,517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.88 : 4,347.82 = 1,824.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.88/4,347.82 = 1,824.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.88x = 4,347.82 × 1,824.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.88x = 7,932,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,858.46/3,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.66

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