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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.50, 4,473.35 and 1,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.50, 4,473.35 and 1,844.25 is: 2,545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.50 : 4,473.35 = 1,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.50/4,473.35 = 1,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.50x = 4,473.35 × 1,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.50x = 8,249,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,966.52/3,241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.11

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