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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.47, 4,448.26 and 1,826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.47, 4,448.26 and 1,826.22 is: 2,520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.47 : 4,448.26 = 1,826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.47/4,448.26 = 1,826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.47x = 4,448.26 × 1,826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.47x = 8,123,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,520.34/3,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.11

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