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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.62, 4,594.61 and 1,837.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.62, 4,594.61 and 1,837.34 is: 2,535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.62 : 4,594.61 = 1,837.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.62/4,594.61 = 1,837.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.62x = 4,594.61 × 1,837.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.62x = 8,441,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,859.59/3,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.38

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