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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.82, 4,588.18 and 1,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.82, 4,588.18 and 1,832.69 is: 2,529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.82 : 4,588.18 = 1,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.82/4,588.18 = 1,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.82x = 4,588.18 × 1,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.82x = 8,408,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408,711.60/3,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.07

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