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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.08, 4,947.28 and 1,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.08, 4,947.28 and 1,836.14 is: 2,754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.08 : 4,947.28 = 1,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.08/4,947.28 = 1,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.08x = 4,947.28 × 1,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.08x = 9,083,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,869.37/3,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.29

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