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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.67, 4,588.06 and 1,832.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.67, 4,588.06 and 1,832.55 is: 2,528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.67 : 4,588.06 = 1,832.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.67/4,588.06 = 1,832.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.67x = 4,588.06 × 1,832.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.67x = 8,407,849.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,849.35/3,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.93

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