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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.70, 4,482.81 and 1,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.70, 4,482.81 and 1,832.28 is: 2,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.70 : 4,482.81 = 1,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.70/4,482.81 = 1,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.70x = 4,482.81 × 1,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.70x = 8,213,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213,763.11/3,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.32

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