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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.77, 4,575.78 and 1,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.77, 4,575.78 and 1,823.84 is: 2,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.77 : 4,575.78 = 1,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.77/4,575.78 = 1,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.77x = 4,575.78 × 1,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.77x = 8,345,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,345,490.60/3,315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.91

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