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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.64, 4,503.92 and 1,847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.64, 4,503.92 and 1,847.22 is: 2,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.64 : 4,503.92 = 1,847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.64/4,503.92 = 1,847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.64x = 4,503.92 × 1,847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.64x = 8,319,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,319,715.37/3,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.22

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