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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.72, 4,499.88 and 1,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.72, 4,499.88 and 1,844.66 is: 2,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.72 : 4,499.88 = 1,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.72/4,499.88 = 1,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.72x = 4,499.88 × 1,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.72x = 8,300,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,748.64/3,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.68

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