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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.98, 4,485.24 and 1,834.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.98, 4,485.24 and 1,834.49 is: 2,530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.98 : 4,485.24 = 1,834.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.98/4,485.24 = 1,834.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.98x = 4,485.24 × 1,834.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.98x = 8,228,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,127.93/3,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.97

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