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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.19, 4,486.63 and 1,835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.19, 4,486.63 and 1,835.17 is: 2,532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.19 : 4,486.63 = 1,835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.19/4,486.63 = 1,835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.19x = 4,486.63 × 1,835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.19x = 8,233,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,728.78/3,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.53

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