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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.26, 4,453.62 and 1,830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.26, 4,453.62 and 1,830.02 is: 2,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.26 : 4,453.62 = 1,830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.26/4,453.62 = 1,830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.26x = 4,453.62 × 1,830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.26x = 8,150,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150,213.67/3,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.43

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