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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.52, 4,348.88 and 1,806.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.52, 4,348.88 and 1,806.98 is: 2,493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.52 : 4,348.88 = 1,806.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.52/4,348.88 = 1,806.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.52x = 4,348.88 × 1,806.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.52x = 7,858,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858,339.18/3,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.51

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