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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.45, 4,487.40 and 1,835.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.45, 4,487.40 and 1,835.97 is: 2,533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.45 : 4,487.40 = 1,835.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.45/4,487.40 = 1,835.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.45x = 4,487.40 × 1,835.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.45x = 8,238,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,714.95/3,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.08

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