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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.53, 4,484.64 and 1,834.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.53, 4,484.64 and 1,834.05 is: 2,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.53 : 4,484.64 = 1,834.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.53/4,484.64 = 1,834.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.53x = 4,484.64 × 1,834.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.53x = 8,225,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,225,053.99/3,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.37

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