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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.17, 4,507.89 and 1,849.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.17, 4,507.89 and 1,849.93 is: 2,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.17 : 4,507.89 = 1,849.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.17/4,507.89 = 1,849.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.17x = 4,507.89 × 1,849.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.17x = 8,339,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339,282.97/3,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.23

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