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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.67, 4,596.48 and 1,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.67, 4,596.48 and 1,838.80 is: 2,537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.67 : 4,596.48 = 1,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.67/4,596.48 = 1,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.67x = 4,596.48 × 1,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.67x = 8,452,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,007.42/3,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.63

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