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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.54, 4,487.12 and 1,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.54, 4,487.12 and 1,835.22 is: 2,532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.54 : 4,487.12 = 1,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.54/4,487.12 = 1,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.54x = 4,487.12 × 1,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.54x = 8,234,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,843.19/3,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.60

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