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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.47, 4,503.31 and 1,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.47, 4,503.31 and 1,847.08 is: 2,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.47 : 4,503.31 = 1,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.47/4,503.31 = 1,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.47x = 4,503.31 × 1,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.47x = 8,317,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,973.83/3,263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.81

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