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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.89, 4,592.19 and 1,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.89, 4,592.19 and 1,835.44 is: 2,532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.89 : 4,592.19 = 1,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.89/4,592.19 = 1,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.89x = 4,592.19 × 1,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.89x = 8,428,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,689.21/3,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.74

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