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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.51, 4,593.30 and 1,836.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.51, 4,593.30 and 1,836.43 is: 2,534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.51 : 4,593.30 = 1,836.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.51/4,593.30 = 1,836.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.51x = 4,593.30 × 1,836.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.51x = 8,435,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435,273.92/3,328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.25

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