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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.18, 4,581.72 and 1,827.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.18, 4,581.72 and 1,827.96 is: 2,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.18 : 4,581.72 = 1,827.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.18/4,581.72 = 1,827.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.18x = 4,581.72 × 1,827.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.18x = 8,375,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375,200.89/3,320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.51

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