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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.95, 4,490.36 and 1,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.95, 4,490.36 and 1,837.70 is: 2,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.95 : 4,490.36 = 1,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.95/4,490.36 = 1,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.95x = 4,490.36 × 1,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.95x = 8,251,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,902.93/3,253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.96

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