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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.62, 4,600.37 and 1,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.62, 4,600.37 and 1,841.52 is: 2,541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.62 : 4,600.37 = 1,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.62/4,600.37 = 1,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.62x = 4,600.37 × 1,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.62x = 8,471,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471,673.36/3,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.28

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