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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.82, 4,592.28 and 1,835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.82, 4,592.28 and 1,835.56 is: 2,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.82 : 4,592.28 = 1,835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.82/4,592.28 = 1,835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.82x = 4,592.28 × 1,835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.82x = 8,429,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,405.48/3,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.01

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