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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.76, 4,488.36 and 1,836.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.76, 4,488.36 and 1,836.37 is: 2,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.76 : 4,488.36 = 1,836.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.76/4,488.36 = 1,836.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.76x = 4,488.36 × 1,836.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.76x = 8,242,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,298.71/3,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.94

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