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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.26, 4,457.84 and 1,833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.26, 4,457.84 and 1,833.10 is: 2,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.26 : 4,457.84 = 1,833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.26/4,457.84 = 1,833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.26x = 4,457.84 × 1,833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.26x = 8,171,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,666.50/3,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.72

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