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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.67, 4,586.68 and 1,831.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.67, 4,586.68 and 1,831.55 is: 2,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.67 : 4,586.68 = 1,831.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.67/4,586.68 = 1,831.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.67x = 4,586.68 × 1,831.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.67x = 8,400,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,740.64/3,323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.55

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