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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.38, 4,602.86 and 1,843.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.38, 4,602.86 and 1,843.26 is: 2,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.38 : 4,602.86 = 1,843.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.38/4,602.86 = 1,843.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.38x = 4,602.86 × 1,843.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.38x = 8,484,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,235.49/3,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.71

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