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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.89, 4,354.62 and 1,829.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.89, 4,354.62 and 1,829.34 is: 2,524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.89 : 4,354.62 = 1,829.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.89/4,354.62 = 1,829.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.89x = 4,354.62 × 1,829.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.89x = 7,966,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966,065.09/3,155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.19

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