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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.63, 4,602.98 and 1,843.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.63, 4,602.98 and 1,843.45 is: 2,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.63 : 4,602.98 = 1,843.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.63/4,602.98 = 1,843.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.63x = 4,602.98 × 1,843.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.63x = 8,485,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485,386.35/3,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.87

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