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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.52, 4,488.43 and 1,836.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.52, 4,488.43 and 1,836.23 is: 2,533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.52 : 4,488.43 = 1,836.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.52/4,488.43 = 1,836.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.52x = 4,488.43 × 1,836.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.52x = 8,241,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,780.64/3,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.97

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