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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.42, 4,354.66 and 1,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.42, 4,354.66 and 1,829.12 is: 2,524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.42 : 4,354.66 = 1,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.42/4,354.66 = 1,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.42x = 4,354.66 × 1,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.42x = 7,965,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,965,176.21/3,155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.28

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