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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.50, 4,451.28 and 1,828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.50, 4,451.28 and 1,828.34 is: 2,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.50 : 4,451.28 = 1,828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.50/4,451.28 = 1,828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.50x = 4,451.28 × 1,828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.50x = 8,138,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,453.28/3,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.16

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