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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.92, 4,610.38 and 1,828.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.92, 4,610.38 and 1,828.42 is: 2,523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.92 : 4,610.38 = 1,828.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.92/4,610.38 = 1,828.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.92x = 4,610.38 × 1,828.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.92x = 8,429,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,711.00/3,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.17

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