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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.44, 4,485.48 and 1,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.44, 4,485.48 and 1,834.20 is: 2,531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.44 : 4,485.48 = 1,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.44/4,485.48 = 1,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.44x = 4,485.48 × 1,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.44x = 8,227,267.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227,267.42/3,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.12

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