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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.43, 4,594.62 and 1,837.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.43, 4,594.62 and 1,837.27 is: 2,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.43 : 4,594.62 = 1,837.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.43/4,594.62 = 1,837.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.43x = 4,594.62 × 1,837.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.43x = 8,441,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,557.49/3,329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.44

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