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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.44, 4,354.66 and 1,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.44, 4,354.66 and 1,829.56 is: 2,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.44 : 4,354.66 = 1,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.44/4,354.66 = 1,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.44x = 4,354.66 × 1,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.44x = 7,967,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,112.62/3,155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.88

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