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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.05, 4,592.73 and 1,836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.05, 4,592.73 and 1,836.07 is: 2,533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.05 : 4,592.73 = 1,836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.05/4,592.73 = 1,836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.05x = 4,592.73 × 1,836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.05x = 8,432,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432,573.77/3,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.79

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