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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.16, 4,594.15 and 1,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.16, 4,594.15 and 1,837 is: 2,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.16 : 4,594.15 = 1,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.16/4,594.15 = 1,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.16x = 4,594.15 × 1,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.16x = 8,439,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,453.55/3,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.01

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