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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.50, 4,477.68 and 1,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.50, 4,477.68 and 1,847.52 is: 2,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.50 : 4,477.68 = 1,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.50/4,477.68 = 1,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.50x = 4,477.68 × 1,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.50x = 8,272,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,603.35/3,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.73

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