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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.26, 4,450.74 and 1,828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.26, 4,450.74 and 1,828.28 is: 2,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.26 : 4,450.74 = 1,828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.26/4,450.74 = 1,828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.26x = 4,450.74 × 1,828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.26x = 8,137,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,198.93/3,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.96

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