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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.02, 4,478.44 and 1,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.02, 4,478.44 and 1,829.54 is: 2,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.02 : 4,478.44 = 1,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.02/4,478.44 = 1,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.02x = 4,478.44 × 1,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.02x = 8,193,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193,469.98/3,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.16

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