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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.67, 4,623.68 and 1,837.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.67, 4,623.68 and 1,837.99 is: 2,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.67 : 4,623.68 = 1,837.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.67/4,623.68 = 1,837.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.67x = 4,623.68 × 1,837.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.67x = 8,498,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,277.60/3,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.29

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