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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.67, 4,588.16 and 1,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.67, 4,588.16 and 1,832.69 is: 2,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.67 : 4,588.16 = 1,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.67/4,588.16 = 1,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.67x = 4,588.16 × 1,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.67x = 8,408,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408,677.26/3,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.18

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