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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.93, 4,582.92 and 1,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.93, 4,582.92 and 1,828.88 is: 2,523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.93 : 4,582.92 = 1,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.93/4,582.92 = 1,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.93x = 4,582.92 × 1,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.93x = 8,381,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,610.73/3,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.87

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