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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.57, 4,488.39 and 1,836.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.57, 4,488.39 and 1,836.42 is: 2,534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.57 : 4,488.39 = 1,836.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.57/4,488.39 = 1,836.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.57x = 4,488.39 × 1,836.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.57x = 8,242,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,569.16/3,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.17

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