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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.71, 4,583.79 and 1,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.71, 4,583.79 and 1,829.59 is: 2,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.71 : 4,583.79 = 1,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.71/4,583.79 = 1,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.71x = 4,583.79 × 1,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.71x = 8,386,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,470.67/3,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.75

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