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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.41, 4,504.98 and 1,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.41, 4,504.98 and 1,848.07 is: 2,550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.41 : 4,504.98 = 1,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.41/4,504.98 = 1,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.41x = 4,504.98 × 1,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.41x = 8,325,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325,497.81/3,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.39

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