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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.48, 4,497.60 and 1,842.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.48, 4,497.60 and 1,842.79 is: 2,542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.48 : 4,497.60 = 1,842.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.48/4,497.60 = 1,842.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.48x = 4,497.60 × 1,842.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.48x = 8,288,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,288,132.30/3,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.78

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