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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.65, 4,596.32 and 1,838.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.65, 4,596.32 and 1,838.58 is: 2,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.65 : 4,596.32 = 1,838.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.65/4,596.32 = 1,838.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.65x = 4,596.32 × 1,838.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.65x = 8,450,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,679.04/3,330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.25

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