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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.29, 4,588.84 and 1,833.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.29, 4,588.84 and 1,833.35 is: 2,529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.29 : 4,588.84 = 1,833.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.29/4,588.84 = 1,833.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.29x = 4,588.84 × 1,833.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.29x = 8,412,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,960.13/3,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.99

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