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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.71, 4,483.34 and 1,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.71, 4,483.34 and 1,832.96 is: 2,529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.71 : 4,483.34 = 1,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.71/4,483.34 = 1,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.71x = 4,483.34 × 1,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.71x = 8,217,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,782.89/3,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.55

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