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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.68, 4,350.68 and 1,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.68, 4,350.68 and 1,826.36 is: 2,520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.68 : 4,350.68 = 1,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.68/4,350.68 = 1,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.68x = 4,350.68 × 1,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.68x = 7,945,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,877.04/3,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.36

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