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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.88, 5,512.32 and 1,828.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.88, 5,512.32 and 1,828.31 is: 2,742.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.88 : 5,512.32 = 1,828.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.88/5,512.32 = 1,828.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.88x = 5,512.32 × 1,828.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.88x = 10,078,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,078,202.22/3,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.46

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