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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.79, 4,592.31 and 1,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.79, 4,592.31 and 1,835.68 is: 2,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.79 : 4,592.31 = 1,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.79/4,592.31 = 1,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.79x = 4,592.31 × 1,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.79x = 8,430,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430,011.62/3,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.22

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