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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.54, 4,589.52 and 1,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.54, 4,589.52 and 1,833.60 is: 2,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.54 : 4,589.52 = 1,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.54/4,589.52 = 1,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.54x = 4,589.52 × 1,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.54x = 8,415,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,415,343.87/3,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.52

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