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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.77, 4,595.02 and 1,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.77, 4,595.02 and 1,837.60 is: 2,535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.77 : 4,595.02 = 1,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.77/4,595.02 = 1,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.77x = 4,595.02 × 1,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.77x = 8,443,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,808.75/3,329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.85

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