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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.56, 4,351.97 and 1,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.56, 4,351.97 and 1,826 is: 2,520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.56 : 4,351.97 = 1,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.56/4,351.97 = 1,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.56x = 4,351.97 × 1,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.56x = 7,946,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,946,697.22/3,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.71

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