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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.48, 4,588.90 and 1,833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.48, 4,588.90 and 1,833.31 is: 2,529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.48 : 4,588.90 = 1,833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.48/4,588.90 = 1,833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.48x = 4,588.90 × 1,833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.48x = 8,412,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,877.41/3,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.83

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