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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.17, 4,946.40 and 1,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.17, 4,946.40 and 1,837.17 is: 2,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.17 : 4,946.40 = 1,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.17/4,946.40 = 1,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.17x = 4,946.40 × 1,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.17x = 9,087,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,377.69/3,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.79

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