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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.94, 4,583.13 and 1,829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.94, 4,583.13 and 1,829.04 is: 2,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.94 : 4,583.13 = 1,829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.94/4,583.13 = 1,829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.94x = 4,583.13 × 1,829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.94x = 8,382,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,382,728.10/3,320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.20

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