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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.14, 4,480.76 and 1,830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.14, 4,480.76 and 1,830.38 is: 2,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.14 : 4,480.76 = 1,830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.14/4,480.76 = 1,830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.14x = 4,480.76 × 1,830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.14x = 8,201,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,493.49/3,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.76

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