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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.23, 4,592.96 and 1,836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.23, 4,592.96 and 1,836.16 is: 2,533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.23 : 4,592.96 = 1,836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.23/4,592.96 = 1,836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.23x = 4,592.96 × 1,836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.23x = 8,433,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,409.43/3,328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.90

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