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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.81, 4,479.22 and 1,848.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.81, 4,479.22 and 1,848.83 is: 2,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.81 : 4,479.22 = 1,848.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.81/4,479.22 = 1,848.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.81x = 4,479.22 × 1,848.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.81x = 8,281,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,329.82/3,245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.39

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