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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.82, 4,595.18 and 1,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.82, 4,595.18 and 1,837.80 is: 2,536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.82 : 4,595.18 = 1,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.82/4,595.18 = 1,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.82x = 4,595.18 × 1,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.82x = 8,445,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445,012.62/3,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.18

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