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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.01, 4,581.69 and 1,827.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.01, 4,581.69 and 1,827.99 is: 2,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.01 : 4,581.69 = 1,827.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.01/4,581.69 = 1,827.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.01x = 4,581.69 × 1,827.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.01x = 8,375,283.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375,283.50/3,320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.67

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