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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.23, 4,577.71 and 1,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.23, 4,577.71 and 1,825.12 is: 2,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.23 : 4,577.71 = 1,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.23/4,577.71 = 1,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.23x = 4,577.71 × 1,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.23x = 8,354,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354,860.95/3,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.63

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