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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.54, 4,503.62 and 1,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.54, 4,503.62 and 1,847.50 is: 2,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.54 : 4,503.62 = 1,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.54/4,503.62 = 1,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.54x = 4,503.62 × 1,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.54x = 8,320,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320,415.43/3,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.51

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