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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.62, 4,583.88 and 1,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.62, 4,583.88 and 1,829.54 is: 2,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.62 : 4,583.88 = 1,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.62/4,583.88 = 1,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.62x = 4,583.88 × 1,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.62x = 8,386,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,368.90/3,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.78

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