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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.46, 4,726.23 and 1,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.46, 4,726.23 and 1,782.50 is: 2,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.46 : 4,726.23 = 1,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.46/4,726.23 = 1,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.46x = 4,726.23 × 1,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.46x = 8,424,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424,504.98/3,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.21

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