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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.89, 4,577.31 and 1,824.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.89, 4,577.31 and 1,824.91 is: 2,518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.89 : 4,577.31 = 1,824.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.89/4,577.31 = 1,824.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.89x = 4,577.31 × 1,824.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.89x = 8,353,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,353,178.79/3,316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.38

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