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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.67, 4,599.14 and 1,840.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.67, 4,599.14 and 1,840.73 is: 2,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.67 : 4,599.14 = 1,840.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.67/4,599.14 = 1,840.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.67x = 4,599.14 × 1,840.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.67x = 8,465,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465,742.77/3,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.23

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