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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.95, 4,483.38 and 1,832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.95, 4,483.38 and 1,832.62 is: 2,528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.95 : 4,483.38 = 1,832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.95/4,483.38 = 1,832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.95x = 4,483.38 × 1,832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.95x = 8,216,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216,331.86/3,248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.92

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