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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.50, 4,444.26 and 1,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.50, 4,444.26 and 1,823.25 is: 2,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.50 : 4,444.26 = 1,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.50/4,444.26 = 1,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.50x = 4,444.26 × 1,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.50x = 8,102,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,997.05/3,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.07

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