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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.92, 4,577.64 and 1,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.92, 4,577.64 and 1,825.08 is: 2,518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.92 : 4,577.64 = 1,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.92/4,577.64 = 1,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.92x = 4,577.64 × 1,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.92x = 8,354,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354,559.21/3,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.77

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