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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.71, 4,503.88 and 1,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.71, 4,503.88 and 1,847.68 is: 2,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.71 : 4,503.88 = 1,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.71/4,503.88 = 1,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.71x = 4,503.88 × 1,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.71x = 8,321,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,321,729.00/3,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.78

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