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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.38, 4,581.84 and 1,828.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.38, 4,581.84 and 1,828.18 is: 2,522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.38 : 4,581.84 = 1,828.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.38/4,581.84 = 1,828.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.38x = 4,581.84 × 1,828.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.38x = 8,376,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,428.25/3,320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.73

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