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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.52, 4,575.43 and 1,823.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.52, 4,575.43 and 1,823.59 is: 2,516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.52 : 4,575.43 = 1,823.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.52/4,575.43 = 1,823.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.52x = 4,575.43 × 1,823.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.52x = 8,343,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,708.39/3,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.56

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