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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.39, 4,481.63 and 1,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.39, 4,481.63 and 1,850.14 is: 2,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.39 : 4,481.63 = 1,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.39/4,481.63 = 1,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.39x = 4,481.63 × 1,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.39x = 8,291,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,291,642.93/3,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.33

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