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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.44, 4,503.40 and 1,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.44, 4,503.40 and 1,847.20 is: 2,549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.44 : 4,503.40 = 1,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.44/4,503.40 = 1,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.44x = 4,503.40 × 1,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.44x = 8,318,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318,680.48/3,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.05

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