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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.68, 4,607.32 and 1,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.68, 4,607.32 and 1,826.24 is: 2,520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.68 : 4,607.32 = 1,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.68/4,607.32 = 1,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.68x = 4,607.32 × 1,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.68x = 8,414,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,072.08/3,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.18

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