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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.73, 4,853.03 and 1,848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.73, 4,853.03 and 1,848.03 is: 2,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.73 : 4,853.03 = 1,848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.73/4,853.03 = 1,848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.73x = 4,853.03 × 1,848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.73x = 8,968,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,545.03/3,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.01

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