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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.35, 4,489.65 and 1,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.35, 4,489.65 and 1,837.10 is: 2,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.35 : 4,489.65 = 1,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.35/4,489.65 = 1,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.35x = 4,489.65 × 1,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.35x = 8,247,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,913.57/3,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.21

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