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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.83, 4,578.73 and 1,825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.83, 4,578.73 and 1,825.86 is: 2,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.83 : 4,578.73 = 1,825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.83/4,578.73 = 1,825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.83x = 4,578.73 × 1,825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.83x = 8,360,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360,115.39/3,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.76

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