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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.84, 4,487.55 and 1,835.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.84, 4,487.55 and 1,835.59 is: 2,533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.84 : 4,487.55 = 1,835.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.84/4,487.55 = 1,835.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.84x = 4,487.55 × 1,835.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.84x = 8,237,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,281.76/3,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.12

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