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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.99, 4,505.99 and 1,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.99, 4,505.99 and 1,849.53 is: 2,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.99 : 4,505.99 = 1,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.99/4,505.99 = 1,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.99x = 4,505.99 × 1,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.99x = 8,333,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,963.68/3,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.74

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