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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.68, 4,445.56 and 1,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.68, 4,445.56 and 1,824.36 is: 2,517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.68 : 4,445.56 = 1,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.68/4,445.56 = 1,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.68x = 4,445.56 × 1,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.68x = 8,110,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,301.84/3,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.41

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