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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.26, 4,445.52 and 1,823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.26, 4,445.52 and 1,823.74 is: 2,516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.26 : 4,445.52 = 1,823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.26/4,445.52 = 1,823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.26x = 4,445.52 × 1,823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.26x = 8,107,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107,472.64/3,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.86

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