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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.96, 4,507.25 and 1,849.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.96, 4,507.25 and 1,849.63 is: 2,552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.96 : 4,507.25 = 1,849.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.96/4,507.25 = 1,849.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.96x = 4,507.25 × 1,849.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.96x = 8,336,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,336,744.82/3,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.62

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