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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.08, 4,464.39 and 1,837.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.08, 4,464.39 and 1,837.83 is: 2,536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.08 : 4,464.39 = 1,837.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.08/4,464.39 = 1,837.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.08x = 4,464.39 × 1,837.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.08x = 8,204,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,789.87/3,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.19

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