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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.30, 4,591.87 and 1,835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.30, 4,591.87 and 1,835.55 is: 2,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.30 : 4,591.87 = 1,835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.30/4,591.87 = 1,835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.30x = 4,591.87 × 1,835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.30x = 8,428,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,606.98/3,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.17

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