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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.72, 4,352.13 and 1,828.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.72, 4,352.13 and 1,828.19 is: 2,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.72 : 4,352.13 = 1,828.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.72/4,352.13 = 1,828.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.72x = 4,352.13 × 1,828.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.72x = 7,956,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956,520.54/3,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.90

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