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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.06, 4,476.81 and 1,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.06, 4,476.81 and 1,846.81 is: 2,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.06 : 4,476.81 = 1,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.06/4,476.81 = 1,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.06x = 4,476.81 × 1,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.06x = 8,267,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,833.29/3,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.60

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