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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.94, 4,595.29 and 1,837.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.94, 4,595.29 and 1,837.92 is: 2,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.94 : 4,595.29 = 1,837.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.94/4,595.29 = 1,837.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.94x = 4,595.29 × 1,837.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.94x = 8,445,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445,775.40/3,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.31

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