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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.70, 4,353.48 and 1,829.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.70, 4,353.48 and 1,829.17 is: 2,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.70 : 4,353.48 = 1,829.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.70/4,353.48 = 1,829.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.70x = 4,353.48 × 1,829.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.70x = 7,963,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,963,255.01/3,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.25

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