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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.69, 4,578.41 and 1,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.69, 4,578.41 and 1,825.66 is: 2,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.69 : 4,578.41 = 1,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.69/4,578.41 = 1,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.69x = 4,578.41 × 1,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.69x = 8,358,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358,587.98/3,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.40

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