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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.70, 4,355.19 and 1,829.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.70, 4,355.19 and 1,829.34 is: 2,524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.70 : 4,355.19 = 1,829.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.70/4,355.19 = 1,829.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.70x = 4,355.19 × 1,829.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.70x = 7,967,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,123.27/3,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.68

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