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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.74, 4,926.52 and 1,823.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.74, 4,926.52 and 1,823.92 is: 2,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.74 : 4,926.52 = 1,823.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.74/4,926.52 = 1,823.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.74x = 4,926.52 × 1,823.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.74x = 8,985,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,985,561.48/3,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.38

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