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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.07, 4,595.51 and 1,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.07, 4,595.51 and 1,838 is: 2,536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.07 : 4,595.51 = 1,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.07/4,595.51 = 1,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.07x = 4,595.51 × 1,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.07x = 8,446,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446,547.38/3,330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.45

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