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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.98, 4,587.27 and 1,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.98, 4,587.27 and 1,832.08 is: 2,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.98 : 4,587.27 = 1,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.98/4,587.27 = 1,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.98x = 4,587.27 × 1,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.98x = 8,404,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,245.62/3,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.37

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