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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.93, 4,482.08 and 1,831.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.93, 4,482.08 and 1,831.60 is: 2,527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.93 : 4,482.08 = 1,831.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.93/4,482.08 = 1,831.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.93x = 4,482.08 × 1,831.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.93x = 8,209,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,377.73/3,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.57

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