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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.22, 4,488.92 and 1,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.22, 4,488.92 and 1,836.58 is: 2,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.22 : 4,488.92 = 1,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.22/4,488.92 = 1,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.22x = 4,488.92 × 1,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.22x = 8,244,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,238.25/3,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.18

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