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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.57, 4,597.36 and 1,839.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.57, 4,597.36 and 1,839.45 is: 2,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.57 : 4,597.36 = 1,839.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.57/4,597.36 = 1,839.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.57x = 4,597.36 × 1,839.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.57x = 8,456,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,456,613.85/3,331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.33

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