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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.73, 4,596.09 and 1,838.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.73, 4,596.09 and 1,838.71 is: 2,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.73 : 4,596.09 = 1,838.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.73/4,596.09 = 1,838.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.73x = 4,596.09 × 1,838.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.73x = 8,450,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,876.64/3,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.24

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