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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.62, 4,477.39 and 1,828.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.62, 4,477.39 and 1,828.38 is: 2,523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.62 : 4,477.39 = 1,828.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.62/4,477.39 = 1,828.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.62x = 4,477.39 × 1,828.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.62x = 8,186,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,370.33/3,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.06

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