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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.78, 4,480.56 and 1,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.78, 4,480.56 and 1,849.50 is: 2,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.78 : 4,480.56 = 1,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.78/4,480.56 = 1,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.78x = 4,480.56 × 1,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.78x = 8,286,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286,795.72/3,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.31

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