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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.92, 4,479.44 and 1,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.92, 4,479.44 and 1,848.72 is: 2,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.92 : 4,479.44 = 1,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.92/4,479.44 = 1,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.92x = 4,479.44 × 1,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.92x = 8,281,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,230.32/3,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.27

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