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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.93, 4,588.39 and 1,832.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.93, 4,588.39 and 1,832.95 is: 2,529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.93 : 4,588.39 = 1,832.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.93/4,588.39 = 1,832.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.93x = 4,588.39 × 1,832.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.93x = 8,410,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,287.17/3,324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.47

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