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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.71, 4,593.60 and 1,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.71, 4,593.60 and 1,836.72 is: 2,534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.71 : 4,593.60 = 1,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.71/4,593.60 = 1,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.71x = 4,593.60 × 1,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.71x = 8,437,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,156.99/3,328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.66

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