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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.63, 4,598.91 and 1,840.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.63, 4,598.91 and 1,840.47 is: 2,539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.63 : 4,598.91 = 1,840.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.63/4,598.91 = 1,840.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.63x = 4,598.91 × 1,840.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.63x = 8,464,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464,155.89/3,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.78

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