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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.36, 4,451.82 and 1,828.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.36, 4,451.82 and 1,828.92 is: 2,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.36 : 4,451.82 = 1,828.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.36/4,451.82 = 1,828.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.36x = 4,451.82 × 1,828.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.36x = 8,142,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,022.63/3,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.38

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