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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.75, 4,487.91 and 1,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.75, 4,487.91 and 1,836 is: 2,533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.75 : 4,487.91 = 1,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.75/4,487.91 = 1,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.75x = 4,487.91 × 1,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.75x = 8,239,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239,795.88/3,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.96

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