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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.26, 4,448.08 and 1,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.26, 4,448.08 and 1,826.28 is: 2,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.26 : 4,448.08 = 1,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.26/4,448.08 = 1,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.26x = 4,448.08 × 1,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.26x = 8,123,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,439.54/3,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.26

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