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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.91, 4,479.29 and 1,829.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.91, 4,479.29 and 1,829.65 is: 2,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.91 : 4,479.29 = 1,829.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.91/4,479.29 = 1,829.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.91x = 4,479.29 × 1,829.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.91x = 8,195,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,532.95/3,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.88

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