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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.98, 4,486.41 and 1,834.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.98, 4,486.41 and 1,834.95 is: 2,532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.98 : 4,486.41 = 1,834.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.98/4,486.41 = 1,834.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.98x = 4,486.41 × 1,834.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.98x = 8,232,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,338.03/3,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.26

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