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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.79, 4,479.33 and 1,829.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.79, 4,479.33 and 1,829.45 is: 2,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.79 : 4,479.33 = 1,829.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.79/4,479.33 = 1,829.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.79x = 4,479.33 × 1,829.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.79x = 8,194,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,710.27/3,245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.72

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