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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.26, 4,591.38 and 1,835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.26, 4,591.38 and 1,835.18 is: 2,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.26 : 4,591.38 = 1,835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.26/4,591.38 = 1,835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.26x = 4,591.38 × 1,835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.26x = 8,426,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,008.75/3,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.42

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