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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.52, 4,947.93 and 1,836.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.52, 4,947.93 and 1,836.57 is: 2,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.52 : 4,947.93 = 1,836.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.52/4,947.93 = 1,836.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.52x = 4,947.93 × 1,836.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.52x = 9,087,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,239.06/3,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.94

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