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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.95, 4,350.41 and 1,826.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.95, 4,350.41 and 1,826.58 is: 2,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.95 : 4,350.41 = 1,826.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.95/4,350.41 = 1,826.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.95x = 4,350.41 × 1,826.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.95x = 7,946,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,946,341.01/3,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.29

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