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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.74, 4,489.90 and 1,837.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.74, 4,489.90 and 1,837.78 is: 2,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.74 : 4,489.90 = 1,837.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.74/4,489.90 = 1,837.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.74x = 4,489.90 × 1,837.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.74x = 8,251,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,448.42/3,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.99

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