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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.72, 4,354.83 and 1,829.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.72, 4,354.83 and 1,829.39 is: 2,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.72 : 4,354.83 = 1,829.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.72/4,354.83 = 1,829.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.72x = 4,354.83 × 1,829.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.72x = 7,966,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966,682.45/3,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.52

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