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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.97, 4,486.33 and 1,834.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.97, 4,486.33 and 1,834.95 is: 2,532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.97 : 4,486.33 = 1,834.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.97/4,486.33 = 1,834.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.97x = 4,486.33 × 1,834.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.97x = 8,232,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,190.09/3,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.23

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