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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.70, 4,575.62 and 1,823.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.70, 4,575.62 and 1,823.58 is: 2,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.70 : 4,575.62 = 1,823.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.70/4,575.62 = 1,823.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.70x = 4,575.62 × 1,823.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.70x = 8,344,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344,009.12/3,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.52

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