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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.54, 4,492.87 and 1,838.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.54, 4,492.87 and 1,838.74 is: 2,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.54 : 4,492.87 = 1,838.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.54/4,492.87 = 1,838.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.54x = 4,492.87 × 1,838.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.54x = 8,261,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,203.95/3,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.58

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