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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.91, 4,586.76 and 1,831.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.91, 4,586.76 and 1,831.74 is: 2,527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.91 : 4,586.76 = 1,831.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.91/4,586.76 = 1,831.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.91x = 4,586.76 × 1,831.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.91x = 8,401,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,751.76/3,323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.67

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