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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.38, 4,592.82 and 1,836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.38, 4,592.82 and 1,836.12 is: 2,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.38 : 4,592.82 = 1,836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.38/4,592.82 = 1,836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.38x = 4,592.82 × 1,836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.38x = 8,432,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432,968.66/3,328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.66

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