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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.94, 4,596.71 and 1,838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.94, 4,596.71 and 1,838.82 is: 2,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.94 : 4,596.71 = 1,838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.94/4,596.71 = 1,838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.94x = 4,596.71 × 1,838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.94x = 8,452,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,522.28/3,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.58

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