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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.67, 4,605.80 and 1,845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.67, 4,605.80 and 1,845.50 is: 2,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.67 : 4,605.80 = 1,845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.67/4,605.80 = 1,845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.67x = 4,605.80 × 1,845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.67x = 8,499,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499,971.64/3,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.68

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