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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.81, 4,599.25 and 1,840.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.81, 4,599.25 and 1,840.83 is: 2,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.81 : 4,599.25 = 1,840.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.81/4,599.25 = 1,840.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.81x = 4,599.25 × 1,840.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.81x = 8,466,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466,410.93/3,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.32

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