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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.59, 4,465.01 and 1,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.59, 4,465.01 and 1,819.34 is: 2,510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.59 : 4,465.01 = 1,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.59/4,465.01 = 1,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.59x = 4,465.01 × 1,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.59x = 8,123,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,339.87/3,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.62

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