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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.38, 4,495.92 and 1,841.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.38, 4,495.92 and 1,841.89 is: 2,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.38 : 4,495.92 = 1,841.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.38/4,495.92 = 1,841.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.38x = 4,495.92 × 1,841.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.38x = 8,280,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,990.73/3,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.22

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