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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.03, 4,479.82 and 1,830.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.03, 4,479.82 and 1,830.54 is: 2,525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.03 : 4,479.82 = 1,830.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.03/4,479.82 = 1,830.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.03x = 4,479.82 × 1,830.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.03x = 8,200,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,489.70/3,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.54

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