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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.90, 4,593.82 and 1,836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.90, 4,593.82 and 1,836.96 is: 2,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.90 : 4,593.82 = 1,836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.90/4,593.82 = 1,836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.90x = 4,593.82 × 1,836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.90x = 8,438,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,663.59/3,328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.97

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