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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.76, 4,491.81 and 1,838.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.76, 4,491.81 and 1,838.61 is: 2,537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.76 : 4,491.81 = 1,838.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.76/4,491.81 = 1,838.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.76x = 4,491.81 × 1,838.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.76x = 8,258,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258,686.78/3,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.42

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