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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.08, 4,451.58 and 1,828.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.08, 4,451.58 and 1,828.83 is: 2,523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.08 : 4,451.58 = 1,828.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.08/4,451.58 = 1,828.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.08x = 4,451.58 × 1,828.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.08x = 8,141,183.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,183.05/3,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.55

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