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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.65, 4,586.90 and 1,831.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.65, 4,586.90 and 1,831.84 is: 2,528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.65 : 4,586.90 = 1,831.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.65/4,586.90 = 1,831.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.65x = 4,586.90 × 1,831.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.65x = 8,402,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,466.90/3,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.08

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