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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.85, 4,578.74 and 1,825.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.85, 4,578.74 and 1,825.93 is: 2,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.85 : 4,578.74 = 1,825.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.85/4,578.74 = 1,825.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.85x = 4,578.74 × 1,825.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.85x = 8,360,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360,458.73/3,317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.84

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