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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.42, 4,575.35 and 1,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.42, 4,575.35 and 1,823.40 is: 2,516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.42 : 4,575.35 = 1,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.42/4,575.35 = 1,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.42x = 4,575.35 × 1,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.42x = 8,342,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342,697.75/3,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.33

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