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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.83, 4,943.88 and 1,844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.83, 4,943.88 and 1,844.22 is: 2,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.83 : 4,943.88 = 1,844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.83/4,943.88 = 1,844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.83x = 4,943.88 × 1,844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.83x = 9,117,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,117,602.37/3,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.41

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