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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.63, 4,593.48 and 1,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.63, 4,593.48 and 1,836.56 is: 2,534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.63 : 4,593.48 = 1,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.63/4,593.48 = 1,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.63x = 4,593.48 × 1,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.63x = 8,436,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,180.39/3,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.43

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