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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.48, 4,485.84 and 1,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.48, 4,485.84 and 1,834.40 is: 2,531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.48 : 4,485.84 = 1,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.48/4,485.84 = 1,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.48x = 4,485.84 × 1,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.48x = 8,228,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,824.90/3,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.57

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