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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.93, 4,592.58 and 1,835.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.93, 4,592.58 and 1,835.90 is: 2,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.93 : 4,592.58 = 1,835.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.93/4,592.58 = 1,835.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.93x = 4,592.58 × 1,835.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.93x = 8,431,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,529.10/3,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.57

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