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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.64, 4,483.38 and 1,851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.64, 4,483.38 and 1,851.36 is: 2,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.64 : 4,483.38 = 1,851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.64/4,483.38 = 1,851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.64x = 4,483.38 × 1,851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.64x = 8,300,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,350.40/3,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.02

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