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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.83, 4,607.63 and 1,846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.83, 4,607.63 and 1,846.75 is: 2,548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.83 : 4,607.63 = 1,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.83/4,607.63 = 1,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.83x = 4,607.63 × 1,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.83x = 8,509,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509,140.70/3,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.54

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