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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,236.67, 4,466.57 and 1,839.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,236.67, 4,466.57 and 1,839.33 is: 2,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,236.67 : 4,466.57 = 1,839.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,236.67/4,466.57 = 1,839.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,236.67x = 4,466.57 × 1,839.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,236.67x = 8,215,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215,487.00/3,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.25

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