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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.58, 4,594.89 and 1,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.58, 4,594.89 and 1,837.63 is: 2,535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.58 : 4,594.89 = 1,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.58/4,594.89 = 1,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.58x = 4,594.89 × 1,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.58x = 8,443,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,707.71/3,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.97

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