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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.21, 4,348.48 and 1,824.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.21, 4,348.48 and 1,824.82 is: 2,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.21 : 4,348.48 = 1,824.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.21/4,348.48 = 1,824.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.21x = 4,348.48 × 1,824.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.21x = 7,935,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,935,193.27/3,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.14

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