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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.73, 4,575.98 and 1,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.73, 4,575.98 and 1,823.94 is: 2,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.73 : 4,575.98 = 1,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.73/4,575.98 = 1,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.73x = 4,575.98 × 1,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.73x = 8,346,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,310.68/3,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.19

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