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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.85, 4,491.72 and 1,838.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.85, 4,491.72 and 1,838.61 is: 2,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.85 : 4,491.72 = 1,838.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.85/4,491.72 = 1,838.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.85x = 4,491.72 × 1,838.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.85x = 8,258,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258,521.31/3,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.30

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