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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.93, 4,576.08 and 1,823.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.93, 4,576.08 and 1,823.91 is: 2,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.93 : 4,576.08 = 1,823.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.93/4,576.08 = 1,823.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.93x = 4,576.08 × 1,823.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.93x = 8,346,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,358.07/3,315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.05

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