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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.80, 4,477.32 and 1,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.80, 4,477.32 and 1,847.28 is: 2,548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.80 : 4,477.32 = 1,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.80/4,477.32 = 1,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.80x = 4,477.32 × 1,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.80x = 8,270,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,863.69/3,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.96

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