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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.79, 4,497.08 and 1,842.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.79, 4,497.08 and 1,842.46 is: 2,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.79 : 4,497.08 = 1,842.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.79/4,497.08 = 1,842.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.79x = 4,497.08 × 1,842.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.79x = 8,285,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285,658.32/3,258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.56

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