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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.65, 4,594.86 and 1,837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.65, 4,594.86 and 1,837.53 is: 2,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.65 : 4,594.86 = 1,837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.65/4,594.86 = 1,837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.65x = 4,594.86 × 1,837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.65x = 8,443,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,193.10/3,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.76

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