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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.02, 4,936.28 and 1,794.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.02, 4,936.28 and 1,794.77 is: 2,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.02 : 4,936.28 = 1,794.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.02/4,936.28 = 1,794.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.02x = 4,936.28 × 1,794.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.02x = 8,859,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,859,472.11/3,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.30

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