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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,319.82, 4,581.35 and 1,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,319.82, 4,581.35 and 1,827.84 is: 2,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,319.82 : 4,581.35 = 1,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,319.82/4,581.35 = 1,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,319.82x = 4,581.35 × 1,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,319.82x = 8,373,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,373,965.64/3,319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.42

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