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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.18, 4,349.70 and 1,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.18, 4,349.70 and 1,826.33 is: 2,520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.18 : 4,349.70 = 1,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.18/4,349.70 = 1,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.18x = 4,349.70 × 1,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.18x = 7,943,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943,965.85/3,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.15

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