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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.71, 4,588.08 and 1,832.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.71, 4,588.08 and 1,832.63 is: 2,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.71 : 4,588.08 = 1,832.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.71/4,588.08 = 1,832.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.71x = 4,588.08 × 1,832.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.71x = 8,408,243.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408,243.89/3,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.02

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