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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.68, 4,611.32 and 1,828.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.68, 4,611.32 and 1,828.94 is: 2,523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.68 : 4,611.32 = 1,828.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.68/4,611.32 = 1,828.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.68x = 4,611.32 × 1,828.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.68x = 8,433,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,827.60/3,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.83

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