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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.97, 4,599.39 and 1,840.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.97, 4,599.39 and 1,840.86 is: 2,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.97 : 4,599.39 = 1,840.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.97/4,599.39 = 1,840.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.97x = 4,599.39 × 1,840.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.97x = 8,466,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466,833.08/3,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.33

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