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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.59, 4,593.41 and 1,836.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.59, 4,593.41 and 1,836.50 is: 2,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.59 : 4,593.41 = 1,836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.59/4,593.41 = 1,836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.59x = 4,593.41 × 1,836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.59x = 8,435,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435,797.47/3,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.35

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