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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.51, 4,591.92 and 1,835.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.51, 4,591.92 and 1,835.43 is: 2,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.51 : 4,591.92 = 1,835.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.51/4,591.92 = 1,835.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.51x = 4,591.92 × 1,835.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.51x = 8,428,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,137.39/3,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.86

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