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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.59, 4,575.53 and 1,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.59, 4,575.53 and 1,823.48 is: 2,516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.59 : 4,575.53 = 1,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.59/4,575.53 = 1,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.59x = 4,575.53 × 1,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.59x = 8,343,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,355.45/3,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.41

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