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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.54, 4,492.92 and 1,840.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.54, 4,492.92 and 1,840.02 is: 2,538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.54 : 4,492.92 = 1,840.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.54/4,492.92 = 1,840.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.54x = 4,492.92 × 1,840.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.54x = 8,267,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,062.66/3,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.60

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