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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.18, 4,855.32 and 1,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.18, 4,855.32 and 1,849.54 is: 2,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.18 : 4,855.32 = 1,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.18/4,855.32 = 1,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.18x = 4,855.32 × 1,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.18x = 8,980,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,980,108.55/3,239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.34

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