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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.43, 4,480.01 and 1,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.43, 4,480.01 and 1,830.10 is: 2,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.43 : 4,480.01 = 1,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.43/4,480.01 = 1,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.43x = 4,480.01 × 1,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.43x = 8,198,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,866.30/3,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.50

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