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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.28, 4,506.03 and 1,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.28, 4,506.03 and 1,849.23 is: 2,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.28 : 4,506.03 = 1,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.28/4,506.03 = 1,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.28x = 4,506.03 × 1,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.28x = 8,332,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,685.86/3,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.91

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