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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.68, 4,592.20 and 1,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.68, 4,592.20 and 1,835.60 is: 2,533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.68 : 4,592.20 = 1,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.68/4,592.20 = 1,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.68x = 4,592.20 × 1,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.68x = 8,429,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,462.12/3,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.13

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