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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.54, 4,491.54 and 1,839.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.54, 4,491.54 and 1,839.02 is: 2,537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.54 : 4,491.54 = 1,839.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.54/4,491.54 = 1,839.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.54x = 4,491.54 × 1,839.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.54x = 8,260,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260,031.89/3,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.22

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