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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.98, 4,575.82 and 1,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.98, 4,575.82 and 1,823.96 is: 2,516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.98 : 4,575.82 = 1,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.98/4,575.82 = 1,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.98x = 4,575.82 × 1,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.98x = 8,346,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,112.65/3,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.94

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