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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.60, 4,595.06 and 1,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.60, 4,595.06 and 1,837.52 is: 2,535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.60 : 4,595.06 = 1,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.60/4,595.06 = 1,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.60x = 4,595.06 × 1,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.60x = 8,443,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,482.49/3,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.89

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