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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.57, 4,487.19 and 1,835.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.57, 4,487.19 and 1,835.27 is: 2,532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.57 : 4,487.19 = 1,835.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.57/4,487.19 = 1,835.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.57x = 4,487.19 × 1,835.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.57x = 8,235,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,182.76/3,251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.68

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