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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.09, 4,380.48 and 1,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.09, 4,380.48 and 1,829.92 is: 2,525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.09 : 4,380.48 = 1,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.09/4,380.48 = 1,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.09x = 4,380.48 × 1,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.09x = 8,015,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,896.91/3,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.42

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