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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.24, 4,947.51 and 1,836.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.24, 4,947.51 and 1,836.29 is: 2,754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.24 : 4,947.51 = 1,836.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.24/4,947.51 = 1,836.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.24x = 4,947.51 × 1,836.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.24x = 9,085,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085,063.14/3,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.52

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