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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.89, 4,948.66 and 1,837.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.89, 4,948.66 and 1,837.87 is: 2,757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.89 : 4,948.66 = 1,837.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.89/4,948.66 = 1,837.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.89x = 4,948.66 × 1,837.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.89x = 9,094,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,983.68/3,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.82

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