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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.23, 4,581.84 and 1,828.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.23, 4,581.84 and 1,828.12 is: 2,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.23 : 4,581.84 = 1,828.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.23/4,581.84 = 1,828.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.23x = 4,581.84 × 1,828.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.23x = 8,376,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,153.34/3,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.76

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