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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.58, 4,578.37 and 1,825.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.58, 4,578.37 and 1,825.55 is: 2,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.58 : 4,578.37 = 1,825.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.58/4,578.37 = 1,825.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.58x = 4,578.37 × 1,825.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.58x = 8,358,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358,043.35/3,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.32

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