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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.46, 4,591.87 and 1,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.46, 4,591.87 and 1,835.38 is: 2,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.46 : 4,591.87 = 1,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.46/4,591.87 = 1,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.46x = 4,591.87 × 1,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.46x = 8,427,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,826.36/3,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.81

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