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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.39, 4,595.96 and 1,838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.39, 4,595.96 and 1,838.41 is: 2,537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.39 : 4,595.96 = 1,838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.39/4,595.96 = 1,838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.39x = 4,595.96 × 1,838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.39x = 8,449,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,238.14/3,330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.01

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