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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.81, 4,600.50 and 1,841.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.81, 4,600.50 and 1,841.74 is: 2,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.81 : 4,600.50 = 1,841.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.81/4,600.50 = 1,841.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.81x = 4,600.50 × 1,841.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.81x = 8,472,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,906.46/3,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.51

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