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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.06, 4,577.82 and 1,825.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.06, 4,577.82 and 1,825.26 is: 2,519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.06 : 4,577.82 = 1,825.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.06/4,577.82 = 1,825.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.06x = 4,577.82 × 1,825.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.06x = 8,355,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355,711.73/3,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.01

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