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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.82, 4,464.12 and 1,837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.82, 4,464.12 and 1,837.54 is: 2,535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.82 : 4,464.12 = 1,837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.82/4,464.12 = 1,837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.82x = 4,464.12 × 1,837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.82x = 8,202,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,999.06/3,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.84

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