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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.97, 4,461.50 and 1,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.97, 4,461.50 and 1,835.72 is: 2,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.97 : 4,461.50 = 1,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.97/4,461.50 = 1,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.97x = 4,461.50 × 1,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.97x = 8,190,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,061.21/3,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.29

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