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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.44, 4,591.56 and 1,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.44, 4,591.56 and 1,835 is: 2,532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.44 : 4,591.56 = 1,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.44/4,591.56 = 1,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.44x = 4,591.56 × 1,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.44x = 8,425,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,512.60/3,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.13

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