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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.37, 4,598.62 and 1,840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.37, 4,598.62 and 1,840.26 is: 2,539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.37 : 4,598.62 = 1,840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.37/4,598.62 = 1,840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.37x = 4,598.62 × 1,840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.37x = 8,462,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462,669.09/3,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.53

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