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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.47, 4,575.35 and 1,823.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.47, 4,575.35 and 1,823.38 is: 2,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.47 : 4,575.35 = 1,823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.47/4,575.35 = 1,823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.47x = 4,575.35 × 1,823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.47x = 8,342,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342,601.68/3,315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.27

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