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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.69, 4,611.54 and 1,829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.69, 4,611.54 and 1,829.27 is: 2,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.69 : 4,611.54 = 1,829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.69/4,611.54 = 1,829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.69x = 4,611.54 × 1,829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.69x = 8,435,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435,751.78/3,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.40

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