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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.68, 4,486.14 and 1,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.68, 4,486.14 and 1,853.52 is: 2,557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.68 : 4,486.14 = 1,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.68/4,486.14 = 1,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.68x = 4,486.14 × 1,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.68x = 8,315,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,315,150.21/3,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.97

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