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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.71, 4,497.12 and 1,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.71, 4,497.12 and 1,842.44 is: 2,542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.71 : 4,497.12 = 1,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.71/4,497.12 = 1,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.71x = 4,497.12 × 1,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.71x = 8,285,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285,651.29/3,258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.62

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