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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.71, 4,477.65 and 1,828.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.71, 4,477.65 and 1,828.46 is: 2,523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.71 : 4,477.65 = 1,828.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.71/4,477.65 = 1,828.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.71x = 4,477.65 × 1,828.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.71x = 8,187,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,218.54/3,244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.25

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