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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.79, 4,350.32 and 1,826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.79, 4,350.32 and 1,826.27 is: 2,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.79 : 4,350.32 = 1,826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.79/4,350.32 = 1,826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.79x = 4,350.32 × 1,826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.79x = 7,944,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,858.91/3,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.95

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