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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.83, 4,541.27 and 1,835.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.83, 4,541.27 and 1,835.46 is: 2,532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.83 : 4,541.27 = 1,835.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.83/4,541.27 = 1,835.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.83x = 4,541.27 × 1,835.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.83x = 8,335,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,310.26/3,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.89

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