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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.81, 4,596.72 and 1,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.81, 4,596.72 and 1,838.73 is: 2,537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.81 : 4,596.72 = 1,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.81/4,596.72 = 1,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.81x = 4,596.72 × 1,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.81x = 8,452,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,126.97/3,330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.56

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