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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.61, 4,589.16 and 1,833.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.61, 4,589.16 and 1,833.53 is: 2,530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.61 : 4,589.16 = 1,833.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.61/4,589.16 = 1,833.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.61x = 4,589.16 × 1,833.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.61x = 8,414,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,362.53/3,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.17

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