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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.94, 4,593.92 and 1,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.94, 4,593.92 and 1,836.92 is: 2,534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.94 : 4,593.92 = 1,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.94/4,593.92 = 1,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.94x = 4,593.92 × 1,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.94x = 8,438,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,665.83/3,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.94

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