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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.04, 4,485.32 and 1,834.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.04, 4,485.32 and 1,834.56 is: 2,531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.04 : 4,485.32 = 1,834.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.04/4,485.32 = 1,834.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.04x = 4,485.32 × 1,834.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.04x = 8,228,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,588.66/3,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.06

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