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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.52, 4,727.18 and 1,836.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.52, 4,727.18 and 1,836.69 is: 2,754.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.52 : 4,727.18 = 1,836.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.52/4,727.18 = 1,836.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.52x = 4,727.18 × 1,836.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.52x = 8,682,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,355.05/3,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.10

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