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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.46, 4,475.07 and 1,826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.46, 4,475.07 and 1,826.22 is: 2,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.46 : 4,475.07 = 1,826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.46/4,475.07 = 1,826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.46x = 4,475.07 × 1,826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.46x = 8,172,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,462.34/3,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.45

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