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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.26, 4,588.89 and 1,833.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.26, 4,588.89 and 1,833.23 is: 2,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.26 : 4,588.89 = 1,833.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.26/4,588.89 = 1,833.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.26x = 4,588.89 × 1,833.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.26x = 8,412,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,481.65/3,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.87

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