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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.99, 4,592.91 and 1,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.99, 4,592.91 and 1,836.20 is: 2,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.99 : 4,592.91 = 1,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.99/4,592.91 = 1,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.99x = 4,592.91 × 1,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.99x = 8,433,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,478.38/3,327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.11

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