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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.93, 4,349.70 and 1,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.93, 4,349.70 and 1,826.15 is: 2,519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.93 : 4,349.70 = 1,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.93/4,349.70 = 1,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.93x = 4,349.70 × 1,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.93x = 7,943,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943,182.91/3,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.31

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