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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.65, 4,585.12 and 1,830.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.65, 4,585.12 and 1,830.41 is: 2,525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.65 : 4,585.12 = 1,830.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.65/4,585.12 = 1,830.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.65x = 4,585.12 × 1,830.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.65x = 8,392,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,649.50/3,322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.89

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