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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.69, 4,488.74 and 1,836.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.69, 4,488.74 and 1,836.45 is: 2,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.69 : 4,488.74 = 1,836.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.69/4,488.74 = 1,836.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.69x = 4,488.74 × 1,836.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.69x = 8,243,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243,344.28/3,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.32

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