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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.09, 4,577.58 and 1,825.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.09, 4,577.58 and 1,825.00 is: 2,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.09 : 4,577.58 = 1,825.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.09/4,577.58 = 1,825.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.09x = 4,577.58 × 1,825.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.09x = 8,354,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354,072.06/3,317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.50

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