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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.26, 4,584.70 and 1,830.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.26, 4,584.70 and 1,830.14 is: 2,525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.26 : 4,584.70 = 1,830.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.26/4,584.70 = 1,830.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.26x = 4,584.70 × 1,830.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.26x = 8,390,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,390,649.74/3,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.58

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