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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.82, 4,353.68 and 1,828.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.82, 4,353.68 and 1,828.91 is: 2,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.82 : 4,353.68 = 1,828.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.82/4,353.68 = 1,828.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.82x = 4,353.68 × 1,828.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.82x = 7,962,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,962,504.35/3,154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.92

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