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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.53, 4,585.21 and 1,830.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.53, 4,585.21 and 1,830.55 is: 2,526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.53 : 4,585.21 = 1,830.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.53/4,585.21 = 1,830.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.53x = 4,585.21 × 1,830.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.53x = 8,393,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,456.17/3,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.22

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