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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.40, 4,478.70 and 1,848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.40, 4,478.70 and 1,848.12 is: 2,550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.40 : 4,478.70 = 1,848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.40/4,478.70 = 1,848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.40x = 4,478.70 × 1,848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.40x = 8,277,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,175.04/3,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.43

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