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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.38, 4,583.47 and 1,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.38, 4,583.47 and 1,829.26 is: 2,524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.38 : 4,583.47 = 1,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.38/4,583.47 = 1,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.38x = 4,583.47 × 1,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.38x = 8,384,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,379.50/3,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.37

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