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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.73, 4,495.33 and 1,841.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.73, 4,495.33 and 1,841.33 is: 2,540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.73 : 4,495.33 = 1,841.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.73/4,495.33 = 1,841.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.73x = 4,495.33 × 1,841.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.73x = 8,277,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,385.99/3,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.84

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