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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.64, 4,589.41 and 1,833.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.64, 4,589.41 and 1,833.61 is: 2,530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.64 : 4,589.41 = 1,833.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.64/4,589.41 = 1,833.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.64x = 4,589.41 × 1,833.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.64x = 8,415,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,415,176.60/3,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.40

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