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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.54, 4,488.49 and 1,836.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.54, 4,488.49 and 1,836.22 is: 2,533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.54 : 4,488.49 = 1,836.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.54/4,488.49 = 1,836.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.54x = 4,488.49 × 1,836.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.54x = 8,241,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,855.11/3,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.98

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