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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.67, 4,575.67 and 1,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.67, 4,575.67 and 1,823.60 is: 2,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.67 : 4,575.67 = 1,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.67/4,575.67 = 1,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.67x = 4,575.67 × 1,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.67x = 8,344,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344,198.69/3,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.60

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