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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.80, 4,481.90 and 1,831.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.80, 4,481.90 and 1,831.49 is: 2,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.80 : 4,481.90 = 1,831.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.80/4,481.90 = 1,831.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.80x = 4,481.90 × 1,831.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.80x = 8,208,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,523.46/3,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.41

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