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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.44, 4,486.86 and 1,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.44, 4,486.86 and 1,835.20 is: 2,532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.44 : 4,486.86 = 1,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.44/4,486.86 = 1,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.44x = 4,486.86 × 1,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.44x = 8,234,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,285.47/3,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.50

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