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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.41, 4,591.62 and 1,835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.41, 4,591.62 and 1,835.32 is: 2,532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.41 : 4,591.62 = 1,835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.41/4,591.62 = 1,835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.41x = 4,591.62 × 1,835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.41x = 8,427,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,106.26/3,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.63

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