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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.97, 4,585.71 and 1,830.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.97, 4,585.71 and 1,830.85 is: 2,526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.97 : 4,585.71 = 1,830.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.97/4,585.71 = 1,830.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.97x = 4,585.71 × 1,830.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.97x = 8,395,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395,738.00/3,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.58

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