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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.39, 4,591.71 and 1,835.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.39, 4,591.71 and 1,835.27 is: 2,532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.39 : 4,591.71 = 1,835.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.39/4,591.71 = 1,835.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.39x = 4,591.71 × 1,835.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.39x = 8,427,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,027.61/3,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.62

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