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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.29, 4,492.28 and 1,838.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.29, 4,492.28 and 1,838.95 is: 2,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.29 : 4,492.28 = 1,838.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.29/4,492.28 = 1,838.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.29x = 4,492.28 × 1,838.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.29x = 8,261,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,086.60/3,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.74

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