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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.06, 4,595.50 and 1,837.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.06, 4,595.50 and 1,837.98 is: 2,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.06 : 4,595.50 = 1,837.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.06/4,595.50 = 1,837.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.06x = 4,595.50 × 1,837.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.06x = 8,446,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446,437.09/3,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.42

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