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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.84, 4,946.91 and 1,835.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.84, 4,946.91 and 1,835.89 is: 2,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.84 : 4,946.91 = 1,835.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.84/4,946.91 = 1,835.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.84x = 4,946.91 × 1,835.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.84x = 9,081,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081,948.69/3,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.91

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