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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.57, 4,594.78 and 1,837.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.57, 4,594.78 and 1,837.55 is: 2,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.57 : 4,594.78 = 1,837.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.57/4,594.78 = 1,837.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.57x = 4,594.78 × 1,837.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.57x = 8,443,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,137.99/3,329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.80

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