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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.43, 4,589.21 and 1,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.43, 4,589.21 and 1,833.40 is: 2,530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.43 : 4,589.21 = 1,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.43/4,589.21 = 1,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.43x = 4,589.21 × 1,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.43x = 8,413,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,867.93/3,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.16

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