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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.87, 4,592.44 and 1,835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.87, 4,592.44 and 1,835.77 is: 2,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.87 : 4,592.44 = 1,835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.87/4,592.44 = 1,835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.87x = 4,592.44 × 1,835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.87x = 8,430,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430,664.94/3,327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.35

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