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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.97, 4,483.14 and 1,832.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.97, 4,483.14 and 1,832.43 is: 2,528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.97 : 4,483.14 = 1,832.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.97/4,483.14 = 1,832.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.97x = 4,483.14 × 1,832.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.97x = 8,215,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215,040.23/3,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.51

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