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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.75, 4,589.36 and 1,833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.75, 4,589.36 and 1,833.38 is: 2,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.75 : 4,589.36 = 1,833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.75/4,589.36 = 1,833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.75x = 4,589.36 × 1,833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.75x = 8,414,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,043.14/3,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.97

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