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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.58, 4,352.65 and 1,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.58, 4,352.65 and 1,828.20 is: 2,522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.58 : 4,352.65 = 1,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.58/4,352.65 = 1,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.58x = 4,352.65 × 1,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.58x = 7,957,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,514.73/3,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.53

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