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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.66, 4,455.64 and 1,831.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.66, 4,455.64 and 1,831.50 is: 2,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.66 : 4,455.64 = 1,831.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.66/4,455.64 = 1,831.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.66x = 4,455.64 × 1,831.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.66x = 8,160,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,504.66/3,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.52

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