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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.55, 4,591.83 and 1,835.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.55, 4,591.83 and 1,835.47 is: 2,532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.55 : 4,591.83 = 1,835.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.55/4,591.83 = 1,835.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.55x = 4,591.83 × 1,835.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.55x = 8,428,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,166.21/3,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.84

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