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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.93, 4,351.08 and 1,827.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.93, 4,351.08 and 1,827.15 is: 2,520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.93 : 4,351.08 = 1,827.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.93/4,351.08 = 1,827.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.93x = 4,351.08 × 1,827.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.93x = 7,950,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,075.82/3,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.69

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