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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.02, 4,347.96 and 1,824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.02, 4,347.96 and 1,824.24 is: 2,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.02 : 4,347.96 = 1,824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.02/4,347.96 = 1,824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.02x = 4,347.96 × 1,824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.02x = 7,931,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,722.55/3,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.19

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