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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.06, 4,586.01 and 1,831.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.06, 4,586.01 and 1,831.29 is: 2,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.06 : 4,586.01 = 1,831.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.06/4,586.01 = 1,831.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.06x = 4,586.01 × 1,831.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.06x = 8,398,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,314.25/3,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.29

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