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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.09, 4,544.37 and 1,837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.09, 4,544.37 and 1,837.71 is: 2,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.09 : 4,544.37 = 1,837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.09/4,544.37 = 1,837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.09x = 4,544.37 × 1,837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.09x = 8,351,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351,234.19/3,293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.99

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