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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.67, 4,463.80 and 1,837.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.67, 4,463.80 and 1,837.33 is: 2,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.67 : 4,463.80 = 1,837.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.67/4,463.80 = 1,837.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.67x = 4,463.80 × 1,837.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.67x = 8,201,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,473.65/3,234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.49

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