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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.17, 4,464.50 and 1,837.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.17, 4,464.50 and 1,837.83 is: 2,536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.17 : 4,464.50 = 1,837.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.17/4,464.50 = 1,837.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.17x = 4,464.50 × 1,837.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.17x = 8,204,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,982.85/3,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.18

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