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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.08, 4,449.20 and 1,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.08, 4,449.20 and 1,826.84 is: 2,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.08 : 4,449.20 = 1,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.08/4,449.20 = 1,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.08x = 4,449.20 × 1,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.08x = 8,127,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127,976.53/3,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.02

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