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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.36, 4,484.82 and 1,852.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.36, 4,484.82 and 1,852.84 is: 2,556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.36 : 4,484.82 = 1,852.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.36/4,484.82 = 1,852.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.36x = 4,484.82 × 1,852.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.36x = 8,309,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309,653.89/3,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.53

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