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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.38, 5,215.90 and 1,832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.38, 5,215.90 and 1,832.94 is: 2,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.38 : 5,215.90 = 1,832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.38/5,215.90 = 1,832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.38x = 5,215.90 × 1,832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.38x = 9,560,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560,431.75/3,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.90

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