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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.49, 4,589.15 and 1,833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.49, 4,589.15 and 1,833.42 is: 2,530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.49 : 4,589.15 = 1,833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.49/4,589.15 = 1,833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.49x = 4,589.15 × 1,833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.49x = 8,413,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,830.23/3,325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.11

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