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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.16, 4,486.77 and 1,835.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.16, 4,486.77 and 1,835.34 is: 2,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.16 : 4,486.77 = 1,835.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.16/4,486.77 = 1,835.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.16x = 4,486.77 × 1,835.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.16x = 8,234,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,748.45/3,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.86

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