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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.26, 4,428.80 and 1,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.26, 4,428.80 and 1,846.73 is: 2,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.26 : 4,428.80 = 1,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.26/4,428.80 = 1,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.26x = 4,428.80 × 1,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.26x = 8,178,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178,788.59/3,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.50

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