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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.27, 4,594.44 and 1,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.27, 4,594.44 and 1,837.25 is: 2,535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.27 : 4,594.44 = 1,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.27/4,594.44 = 1,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.27x = 4,594.44 × 1,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.27x = 8,441,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,125.70/3,329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.43

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