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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.98, 4,489.17 and 1,836.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.98, 4,489.17 and 1,836.95 is: 2,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.98 : 4,489.17 = 1,836.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.98/4,489.17 = 1,836.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.98x = 4,489.17 × 1,836.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.98x = 8,246,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,246,380.83/3,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.02

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