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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.98, 4,588.27 and 1,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.98, 4,588.27 and 1,832.96 is: 2,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.98 : 4,588.27 = 1,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.98/4,588.27 = 1,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.98x = 4,588.27 × 1,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.98x = 8,410,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,087.86/3,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.37

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