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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.04, 4,477.89 and 1,828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.04, 4,477.89 and 1,828.28 is: 2,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.04 : 4,477.89 = 1,828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.04/4,477.89 = 1,828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.04x = 4,477.89 × 1,828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.04x = 8,186,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,836.73/3,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.88

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