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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.98, 4,592.54 and 1,835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.98, 4,592.54 and 1,835.86 is: 2,533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.98 : 4,592.54 = 1,835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.98/4,592.54 = 1,835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.98x = 4,592.54 × 1,835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.98x = 8,431,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,260.48/3,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.45

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