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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.54, 4,451.26 and 1,828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.54, 4,451.26 and 1,828.30 is: 2,523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.54 : 4,451.26 = 1,828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.54/4,451.26 = 1,828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.54x = 4,451.26 × 1,828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.54x = 8,138,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,238.66/3,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.06

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