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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.05, 4,498.83 and 1,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.05, 4,498.83 and 1,843.72 is: 2,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.05 : 4,498.83 = 1,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.05/4,498.83 = 1,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.05x = 4,498.83 × 1,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.05x = 8,294,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294,582.85/3,260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.31

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