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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.80, 4,506.48 and 1,849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.80, 4,506.48 and 1,849.65 is: 2,552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.80 : 4,506.48 = 1,849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.80/4,506.48 = 1,849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.80x = 4,506.48 × 1,849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.80x = 8,335,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,410.73/3,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.33

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