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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.50, 4,448.40 and 1,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.50, 4,448.40 and 1,826.26 is: 2,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.50 : 4,448.40 = 1,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.50/4,448.40 = 1,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.50x = 4,448.40 × 1,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.50x = 8,123,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,934.98/3,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.22

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