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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.42, 4,488.15 and 1,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.42, 4,488.15 and 1,836.02 is: 2,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.42 : 4,488.15 = 1,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.42/4,488.15 = 1,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.42x = 4,488.15 × 1,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.42x = 8,240,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,351.27/3,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.61

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