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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.02, 5,206.41 and 1,827.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.02, 5,206.41 and 1,827.66 is: 2,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.02 : 5,206.41 = 1,827.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.02/5,206.41 = 1,827.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.02x = 5,206.41 × 1,827.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.02x = 9,515,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515,547.30/3,475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.27

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