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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.47, 4,602.89 and 1,843.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.47, 4,602.89 and 1,843.47 is: 2,543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.47 : 4,602.89 = 1,843.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.47/4,602.89 = 1,843.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.47x = 4,602.89 × 1,843.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.47x = 8,485,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485,266.61/3,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.95

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