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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.65, 4,474.58 and 1,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.65, 4,474.58 and 1,826.26 is: 2,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.65 : 4,474.58 = 1,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.65/4,474.58 = 1,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.65x = 4,474.58 × 1,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.65x = 8,171,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,746.47/3,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.08

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