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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.83, 4,353.81 and 1,828.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.83, 4,353.81 and 1,828.95 is: 2,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.83 : 4,353.81 = 1,828.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.83/4,353.81 = 1,828.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.83x = 4,353.81 × 1,828.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.83x = 7,962,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,962,917.54/3,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.04

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