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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.06, 4,448.07 and 1,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.06, 4,448.07 and 1,826.02 is: 2,520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.06 : 4,448.07 = 1,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.06/4,448.07 = 1,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.06x = 4,448.07 × 1,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.06x = 8,122,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,264.78/3,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.05

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