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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.71, 4,577.06 and 1,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.71, 4,577.06 and 1,824.66 is: 2,518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.71 : 4,577.06 = 1,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.71/4,577.06 = 1,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.71x = 4,577.06 × 1,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.71x = 8,351,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351,578.30/3,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.03

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