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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.50, 4,615.28 and 1,832.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.50, 4,615.28 and 1,832.03 is: 2,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.50 : 4,615.28 = 1,832.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.50/4,615.28 = 1,832.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.50x = 4,615.28 × 1,832.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.50x = 8,455,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,349.32/3,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.14

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