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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.76, 4,473.36 and 1,844.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.76, 4,473.36 and 1,844.51 is: 2,545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.76 : 4,473.36 = 1,844.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.76/4,473.36 = 1,844.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.76x = 4,473.36 × 1,844.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.76x = 8,251,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,134.89/3,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.27

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