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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.85, 4,590.98 and 1,834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.85, 4,590.98 and 1,834.75 is: 2,531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.85 : 4,590.98 = 1,834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.85/4,590.98 = 1,834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.85x = 4,590.98 × 1,834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.85x = 8,423,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,304.00/3,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.92

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