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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.94, 4,593.93 and 1,836.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.94, 4,593.93 and 1,836.86 is: 2,534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.94 : 4,593.93 = 1,836.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.94/4,593.93 = 1,836.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.94x = 4,593.93 × 1,836.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.94x = 8,438,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,383.29/3,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.86

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