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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.77, 4,582.70 and 1,828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.77, 4,582.70 and 1,828.74 is: 2,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.77 : 4,582.70 = 1,828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.77/4,582.70 = 1,828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.77x = 4,582.70 × 1,828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.77x = 8,380,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380,573.68/3,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.68

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