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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.89, 4,477.96 and 1,828.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.89, 4,477.96 and 1,828.58 is: 2,523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.89 : 4,477.96 = 1,828.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.89/4,477.96 = 1,828.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.89x = 4,477.96 × 1,828.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.89x = 8,188,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,311.19/3,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.45

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