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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.23, 4,507.33 and 1,849.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.23, 4,507.33 and 1,849.89 is: 2,552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.23 : 4,507.33 = 1,849.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.23/4,507.33 = 1,849.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.23x = 4,507.33 × 1,849.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.23x = 8,338,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338,032.91/3,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.80

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