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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.63, 4,485.87 and 1,834.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.63, 4,485.87 and 1,834.62 is: 2,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.63 : 4,485.87 = 1,834.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.63/4,485.87 = 1,834.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.63x = 4,485.87 × 1,834.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.63x = 8,229,835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,835.22/3,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.77

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