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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.98, 4,591.50 and 1,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.98, 4,591.50 and 1,835.20 is: 2,532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.98 : 4,591.50 = 1,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.98/4,591.50 = 1,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.98x = 4,591.50 × 1,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.98x = 8,426,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,320.80/3,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.72

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