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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.17, 4,489.04 and 1,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.17, 4,489.04 and 1,836.74 is: 2,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.17 : 4,489.04 = 1,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.17/4,489.04 = 1,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.17x = 4,489.04 × 1,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.17x = 8,245,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,167.70/3,253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.50

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