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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.28, 4,503.92 and 1,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.28, 4,503.92 and 1,847.98 is: 2,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.28 : 4,503.92 = 1,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.28/4,503.92 = 1,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.28x = 4,503.92 × 1,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.28x = 8,323,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,323,154.08/3,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.77

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