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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.23, 4,602.58 and 1,843.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.23, 4,602.58 and 1,843.03 is: 2,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.23 : 4,602.58 = 1,843.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.23/4,602.58 = 1,843.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.23x = 4,602.58 × 1,843.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.23x = 8,482,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,693.02/3,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.36

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