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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.70, 4,353.27 and 1,828.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.70, 4,353.27 and 1,828.17 is: 2,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.70 : 4,353.27 = 1,828.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.70/4,353.27 = 1,828.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.70x = 4,353.27 × 1,828.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.70x = 7,958,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958,517.62/3,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.75

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