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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.22, 4,464.45 and 1,837.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.22, 4,464.45 and 1,837.94 is: 2,536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.22 : 4,464.45 = 1,837.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.22/4,464.45 = 1,837.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.22x = 4,464.45 × 1,837.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.22x = 8,205,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,391.23/3,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.27

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