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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.33, 4,588.87 and 1,833.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.33, 4,588.87 and 1,833.21 is: 2,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.33 : 4,588.87 = 1,833.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.33/4,588.87 = 1,833.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.33x = 4,588.87 × 1,833.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.33x = 8,412,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,362.37/3,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.78

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