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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.65, 4,586.94 and 1,831.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.65, 4,586.94 and 1,831.78 is: 2,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.65 : 4,586.94 = 1,831.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.65/4,586.94 = 1,831.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.65x = 4,586.94 × 1,831.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.65x = 8,402,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,264.95/3,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.02

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