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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.97, 4,348.62 and 1,824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.97, 4,348.62 and 1,824.73 is: 2,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.97 : 4,348.62 = 1,824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.97/4,348.62 = 1,824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.97x = 4,348.62 × 1,824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.97x = 7,935,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,935,046.50/3,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.29

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