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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.68, 4,578.28 and 1,825.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.68, 4,578.28 and 1,825.57 is: 2,519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.68 : 4,578.28 = 1,825.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.68/4,578.28 = 1,825.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.68x = 4,578.28 × 1,825.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.68x = 8,357,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,970.62/3,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.22

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