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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.52, 4,479.04 and 1,848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.52, 4,479.04 and 1,848.27 is: 2,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.52 : 4,479.04 = 1,848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.52/4,479.04 = 1,848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.52x = 4,479.04 × 1,848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.52x = 8,278,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,475.26/3,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.74

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