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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.78, 4,591.89 and 1,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.78, 4,591.89 and 1,835.76 is: 2,533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.78 : 4,591.89 = 1,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.78/4,591.89 = 1,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.78x = 4,591.89 × 1,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.78x = 8,429,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,625.21/3,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.10

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