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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.50, 4,591.85 and 1,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.50, 4,591.85 and 1,835.42 is: 2,532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.50 : 4,591.85 = 1,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.50/4,591.85 = 1,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.50x = 4,591.85 × 1,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.50x = 8,427,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,973.33/3,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.82

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