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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.15, 4,623.29 and 1,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.15, 4,623.29 and 1,837.75 is: 2,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.15 : 4,623.29 = 1,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.15/4,623.29 = 1,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.15x = 4,623.29 × 1,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.15x = 8,496,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,496,430.45/3,350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.13

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