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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.06, 4,490.70 and 1,837.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.06, 4,490.70 and 1,837.82 is: 2,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.06 : 4,490.70 = 1,837.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.06/4,490.70 = 1,837.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.06x = 4,490.70 × 1,837.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.06x = 8,253,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253,098.27/3,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.25

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