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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.23, 4,591.58 and 1,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.23, 4,591.58 and 1,835.16 is: 2,532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.23 : 4,591.58 = 1,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.23/4,591.58 = 1,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.23x = 4,591.58 × 1,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.23x = 8,426,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,288.54/3,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.52

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