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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.42, 4,584.80 and 1,830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.42, 4,584.80 and 1,830.26 is: 2,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.42 : 4,584.80 = 1,830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.42/4,584.80 = 1,830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.42x = 4,584.80 × 1,830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.42x = 8,391,376.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,391,376.05/3,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.68

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