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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.50, 4,477.42 and 1,847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.50, 4,477.42 and 1,847.25 is: 2,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.50 : 4,477.42 = 1,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.50/4,477.42 = 1,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.50x = 4,477.42 × 1,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.50x = 8,270,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,904.86/3,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.21

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