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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.58, 4,445.37 and 1,824.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.58, 4,445.37 and 1,824.33 is: 2,517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.58 : 4,445.37 = 1,824.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.58/4,445.37 = 1,824.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.58x = 4,445.37 × 1,824.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.58x = 8,109,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,109,821.85/3,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.34

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