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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.71, 4,585.40 and 1,830.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.71, 4,585.40 and 1,830.89 is: 2,526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.71 : 4,585.40 = 1,830.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.71/4,585.40 = 1,830.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.71x = 4,585.40 × 1,830.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.71x = 8,395,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395,330.92/3,322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.65

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