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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.82, 4,586.80 and 1,831.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.82, 4,586.80 and 1,831.69 is: 2,527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.82 : 4,586.80 = 1,831.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.82/4,586.80 = 1,831.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.82x = 4,586.80 × 1,831.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.82x = 8,401,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,595.69/3,323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.69

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