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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.45, 4,349.72 and 1,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.45, 4,349.72 and 1,826.07 is: 2,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.45 : 4,349.72 = 1,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.45/4,349.72 = 1,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.45x = 4,349.72 × 1,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.45x = 7,942,899.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,899.51/3,152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.60

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