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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.73, 4,593.33 and 1,836.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.73, 4,593.33 and 1,836.71 is: 2,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.73 : 4,593.33 = 1,836.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.73/4,593.33 = 1,836.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.73x = 4,593.33 × 1,836.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.73x = 8,436,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,615.14/3,328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.48

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