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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.73, 4,577.02 and 1,824.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.73, 4,577.02 and 1,824.62 is: 2,517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.73 : 4,577.02 = 1,824.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.73/4,577.02 = 1,824.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.73x = 4,577.02 × 1,824.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.73x = 8,351,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351,317.67/3,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.94

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