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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.08, 4,478.22 and 1,847.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.08, 4,478.22 and 1,847.82 is: 2,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.08 : 4,478.22 = 1,847.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.08/4,478.22 = 1,847.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.08x = 4,478.22 × 1,847.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.08x = 8,274,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,944.48/3,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.00

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