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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.71, 4,353.49 and 1,829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.71, 4,353.49 and 1,829.18 is: 2,524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.71 : 4,353.49 = 1,829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.71/4,353.49 = 1,829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.71x = 4,353.49 × 1,829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.71x = 7,963,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,963,316.84/3,154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.26

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