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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.54, 4,503.72 and 1,847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.54, 4,503.72 and 1,847.24 is: 2,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.54 : 4,503.72 = 1,847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.54/4,503.72 = 1,847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.54x = 4,503.72 × 1,847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.54x = 8,319,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,319,451.73/3,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.21

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