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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.58, 4,489.84 and 1,837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.58, 4,489.84 and 1,837.32 is: 2,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.58 : 4,489.84 = 1,837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.58/4,489.84 = 1,837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.58x = 4,489.84 × 1,837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.58x = 8,249,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,268.24/3,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.45

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