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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.14, 5,203.35 and 1,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.14, 5,203.35 and 1,828.20 is: 2,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.14 : 5,203.35 = 1,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.14/5,203.35 = 1,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.14x = 5,203.35 × 1,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.14x = 9,512,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,764.47/3,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.38

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