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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.98, 4,525.85 and 1,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.98, 4,525.85 and 1,844.06 is: 2,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.98 : 4,525.85 = 1,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.98/4,525.85 = 1,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.98x = 4,525.85 × 1,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.98x = 8,345,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,345,938.95/3,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.51

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