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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.83, 4,599.30 and 1,840.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.83, 4,599.30 and 1,840.84 is: 2,540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.83 : 4,599.30 = 1,840.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.83/4,599.30 = 1,840.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.83x = 4,599.30 × 1,840.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.83x = 8,466,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466,569.36/3,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.36

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