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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.06, 4,483.79 and 1,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.06, 4,483.79 and 1,832.81 is: 2,529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.06 : 4,483.79 = 1,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.06/4,483.79 = 1,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.06x = 4,483.79 × 1,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.06x = 8,217,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,903.57/3,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.32

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