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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.30, 4,486.88 and 1,835.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.30, 4,486.88 and 1,835.03 is: 2,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.30 : 4,486.88 = 1,835.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.30/4,486.88 = 1,835.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.30x = 4,486.88 × 1,835.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.30x = 8,233,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,575.21/3,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.40

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