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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.32, 4,588.92 and 1,833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.32, 4,588.92 and 1,833.24 is: 2,529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.32 : 4,588.92 = 1,833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.32/4,588.92 = 1,833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.32x = 4,588.92 × 1,833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.32x = 8,412,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,591.70/3,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.86

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