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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.97, 4,478.09 and 1,847.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.97, 4,478.09 and 1,847.81 is: 2,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.97 : 4,478.09 = 1,847.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.97/4,478.09 = 1,847.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.97x = 4,478.09 × 1,847.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.97x = 8,274,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,659.48/3,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.00

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