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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.69, 4,478.06 and 1,828.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.69, 4,478.06 and 1,828.91 is: 2,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.69 : 4,478.06 = 1,828.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.69/4,478.06 = 1,828.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.69x = 4,478.06 × 1,828.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.69x = 8,189,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,968.71/3,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.11

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