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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.98, 4,582.89 and 1,828.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.98, 4,582.89 and 1,828.87 is: 2,523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.98 : 4,582.89 = 1,828.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.98/4,582.89 = 1,828.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.98x = 4,582.89 × 1,828.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.98x = 8,381,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,498.58/3,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.80

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