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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.45, 4,483.98 and 1,832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.45, 4,483.98 and 1,832.94 is: 2,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.45 : 4,483.98 = 1,832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.45/4,483.98 = 1,832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.45x = 4,483.98 × 1,832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.45x = 8,218,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,866.30/3,249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.31

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