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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.52, 4,593.36 and 1,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.52, 4,593.36 and 1,836.52 is: 2,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.52 : 4,593.36 = 1,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.52/4,593.36 = 1,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.52x = 4,593.36 × 1,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.52x = 8,435,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435,808.42/3,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.40

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