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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.68, 4,490.09 and 1,837.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.68, 4,490.09 and 1,837.43 is: 2,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.68 : 4,490.09 = 1,837.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.68/4,490.09 = 1,837.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.68x = 4,490.09 × 1,837.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.68x = 8,250,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,208.21/3,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.65

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