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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.67, 4,478.94 and 1,848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.67, 4,478.94 and 1,848.42 is: 2,550.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.67 : 4,478.94 = 1,848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.67/4,478.94 = 1,848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.67x = 4,478.94 × 1,848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.67x = 8,278,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,962.27/3,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.77

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