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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.76, 4,455.54 and 1,831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.76, 4,455.54 and 1,831.52 is: 2,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.76 : 4,455.54 = 1,831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.76/4,455.54 = 1,831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.76x = 4,455.54 × 1,831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.76x = 8,160,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,410.62/3,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.41

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