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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.86, 4,477.63 and 1,828.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.86, 4,477.63 and 1,828.09 is: 2,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.86 : 4,477.63 = 1,828.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.86/4,477.63 = 1,828.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.86x = 4,477.63 × 1,828.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.86x = 8,185,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,489.89/3,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.60

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