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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.63, 4,502.74 and 1,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.63, 4,502.74 and 1,847.18 is: 2,548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.63 : 4,502.74 = 1,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.63/4,502.74 = 1,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.63x = 4,502.74 × 1,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.63x = 8,317,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,339.52/3,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.49

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