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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.41, 4,591.73 and 1,835.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.41, 4,591.73 and 1,835.33 is: 2,532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.41 : 4,591.73 = 1,835.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.41/4,591.73 = 1,835.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.41x = 4,591.73 × 1,835.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.41x = 8,427,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,339.82/3,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.70

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