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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.75, 4,462.61 and 1,836.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.75, 4,462.61 and 1,836.53 is: 2,534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.75 : 4,462.61 = 1,836.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.75/4,462.61 = 1,836.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.75x = 4,462.61 × 1,836.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.75x = 8,195,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,707.96/3,233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.43

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