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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.83, 4,593.83 and 1,836.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.83, 4,593.83 and 1,836.81 is: 2,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.83 : 4,593.83 = 1,836.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.83/4,593.83 = 1,836.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.83x = 4,593.83 × 1,836.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.83x = 8,437,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,983.70/3,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.82

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