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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.66, 4,598.98 and 1,840.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.66, 4,598.98 and 1,840.55 is: 2,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.66 : 4,598.98 = 1,840.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.66/4,598.98 = 1,840.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.66x = 4,598.98 × 1,840.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.66x = 8,464,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464,625.04/3,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.90

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