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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.58, 4,349.89 and 1,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.58, 4,349.89 and 1,826.20 is: 2,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.58 : 4,349.89 = 1,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.58/4,349.89 = 1,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.58x = 4,349.89 × 1,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.58x = 7,943,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943,769.12/3,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.77

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