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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.93, 4,479.32 and 1,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.93, 4,479.32 and 1,829.60 is: 2,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.93 : 4,479.32 = 1,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.93/4,479.32 = 1,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.93x = 4,479.32 × 1,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.93x = 8,195,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,363.87/3,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.81

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