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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.72, 4,575.72 and 1,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.72, 4,575.72 and 1,823.60 is: 2,516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.72 : 4,575.72 = 1,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.72/4,575.72 = 1,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.72x = 4,575.72 × 1,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.72x = 8,344,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344,282.99/3,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.58

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