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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.04, 4,588.28 and 1,832.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.04, 4,588.28 and 1,832.84 is: 2,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.04 : 4,588.28 = 1,832.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.04/4,588.28 = 1,832.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.04x = 4,588.28 × 1,832.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.04x = 8,409,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,583.12/3,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.17

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