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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.81, 4,600.63 and 1,841.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.81, 4,600.63 and 1,841.83 is: 2,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.81 : 4,600.63 = 1,841.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.81/4,600.63 = 1,841.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.81x = 4,600.63 × 1,841.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.81x = 8,473,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,546.14/3,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.70

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