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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.68, 4,483.38 and 1,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.68, 4,483.38 and 1,851.52 is: 2,555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.68 : 4,483.38 = 1,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.68/4,483.38 = 1,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.68x = 4,483.38 × 1,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.68x = 8,301,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301,067.74/3,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.21

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