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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.71, 4,592.22 and 1,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.71, 4,592.22 and 1,835.72 is: 2,533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.71 : 4,592.22 = 1,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.71/4,592.22 = 1,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.71x = 4,592.22 × 1,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.71x = 8,430,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430,007.14/3,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.28

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