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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.32, 4,588.63 and 1,832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.32, 4,588.63 and 1,832.87 is: 2,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.32 : 4,588.63 = 1,832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.32/4,588.63 = 1,832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.32x = 4,588.63 × 1,832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.32x = 8,410,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,334.74/3,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.18

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