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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.35, 4,588.77 and 1,833.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.35, 4,588.77 and 1,833.18 is: 2,529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.35 : 4,588.77 = 1,833.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.35/4,588.77 = 1,833.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.35x = 4,588.77 × 1,833.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.35x = 8,412,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,041.39/3,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.67

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