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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,319.76, 4,581.36 and 1,827.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,319.76, 4,581.36 and 1,827.74 is: 2,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,319.76 : 4,581.36 = 1,827.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,319.76/4,581.36 = 1,827.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,319.76x = 4,581.36 × 1,827.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,319.76x = 8,373,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,373,534.93/3,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.33

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