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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.81, 4,508.93 and 1,832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.81, 4,508.93 and 1,832.22 is: 2,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.81 : 4,508.93 = 1,832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.81/4,508.93 = 1,832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.81x = 4,508.93 × 1,832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.81x = 8,261,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,356.31/3,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.10

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