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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.05, 4,497.27 and 1,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.05, 4,497.27 and 1,823.30 is: 2,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.05 : 4,497.27 = 1,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.05/4,497.27 = 1,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.05x = 4,497.27 × 1,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.05x = 8,199,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,849.90/3,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.02

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