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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.73, 4,594.68 and 1,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.73, 4,594.68 and 1,837.62 is: 2,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.73 : 4,594.68 = 1,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.73/4,594.68 = 1,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.73x = 4,594.68 × 1,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.73x = 8,443,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,275.86/3,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.72

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