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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.83, 4,592.33 and 1,835.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.83, 4,592.33 and 1,835.89 is: 2,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.83 : 4,592.33 = 1,835.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.83/4,592.33 = 1,835.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.83x = 4,592.33 × 1,835.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.83x = 8,430,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430,998.95/3,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.48

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