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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.61, 4,354.58 and 1,829.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.61, 4,354.58 and 1,829.75 is: 2,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.61 : 4,354.58 = 1,829.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.61/4,354.58 = 1,829.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.61x = 4,354.58 × 1,829.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.61x = 7,967,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,770.98/3,155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.95

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