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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.22, 4,588.85 and 1,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.22, 4,588.85 and 1,833.28 is: 2,529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.22 : 4,588.85 = 1,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.22/4,588.85 = 1,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.22x = 4,588.85 × 1,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.22x = 8,412,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,665.85/3,325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.96

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