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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.92, 4,465.08 and 1,838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.92, 4,465.08 and 1,838.64 is: 2,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.92 : 4,465.08 = 1,838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.92/4,465.08 = 1,838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.92x = 4,465.08 × 1,838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.92x = 8,209,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,674.69/3,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.05

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