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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.74, 4,489.24 and 1,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.74, 4,489.24 and 1,837 is: 2,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.74 : 4,489.24 = 1,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.74/4,489.24 = 1,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.74x = 4,489.24 × 1,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.74x = 8,246,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,246,733.88/3,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.32

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