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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.89, 4,589.43 and 1,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.89, 4,589.43 and 1,833.44 is: 2,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.89 : 4,589.43 = 1,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.89/4,589.43 = 1,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.89x = 4,589.43 × 1,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.89x = 8,414,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,414.72/3,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.97

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