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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.67, 4,491.50 and 1,838.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.67, 4,491.50 and 1,838.31 is: 2,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.67 : 4,491.50 = 1,838.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.67/4,491.50 = 1,838.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.67x = 4,491.50 × 1,838.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.67x = 8,256,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,760.17/3,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.90

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