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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.72, 4,589.52 and 1,833.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.72, 4,589.52 and 1,833.69 is: 2,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.72 : 4,589.52 = 1,833.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.72/4,589.52 = 1,833.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.72x = 4,589.52 × 1,833.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.72x = 8,415,756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,415,756.93/3,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.51

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