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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.89, 4,502.61 and 1,846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.89, 4,502.61 and 1,846.74 is: 2,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.89 : 4,502.61 = 1,846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.89/4,502.61 = 1,846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.89x = 4,502.61 × 1,846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.89x = 8,315,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,315,149.99/3,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.40

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