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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.71, 4,480.58 and 1,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.71, 4,480.58 and 1,830.96 is: 2,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.71 : 4,480.58 = 1,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.71/4,480.58 = 1,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.71x = 4,480.58 × 1,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.71x = 8,203,767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,767.33/3,246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.80

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