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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.20, 4,591.53 and 1,835.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.20, 4,591.53 and 1,835.21 is: 2,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.20 : 4,591.53 = 1,835.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.20/4,591.53 = 1,835.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.20x = 4,591.53 × 1,835.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.20x = 8,426,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,421.77/3,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.59

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