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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.22, 4,602.36 and 1,843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.22, 4,602.36 and 1,843.05 is: 2,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.22 : 4,602.36 = 1,843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.22/4,602.36 = 1,843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.22x = 4,602.36 × 1,843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.22x = 8,482,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,379.60/3,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.27

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