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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.93, 4,490.44 and 1,837.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.93, 4,490.44 and 1,837.68 is: 2,536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.93 : 4,490.44 = 1,837.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.93/4,490.44 = 1,837.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.93x = 4,490.44 × 1,837.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.93x = 8,251,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,969.33/3,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.00

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