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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.50, 4,448.79 and 1,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.50, 4,448.79 and 1,826.70 is: 2,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.50 : 4,448.79 = 1,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.50/4,448.79 = 1,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.50x = 4,448.79 × 1,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.50x = 8,126,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126,604.69/3,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.05

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