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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.49, 4,927.64 and 1,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.49, 4,927.64 and 1,824.66 is: 2,737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.49 : 4,927.64 = 1,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.49/4,927.64 = 1,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.49x = 4,927.64 × 1,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.49x = 8,991,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,991,258.48/3,284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.49

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