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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.85, 4,505.71 and 1,848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.85, 4,505.71 and 1,848.54 is: 2,551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.85 : 4,505.71 = 1,848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.85/4,505.71 = 1,848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.85x = 4,505.71 × 1,848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.85x = 8,328,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,985.16/3,264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.11

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