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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.74, 4,949.04 and 1,838.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.74, 4,949.04 and 1,838.94 is: 2,758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.74 : 4,949.04 = 1,838.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.74/4,949.04 = 1,838.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.74x = 4,949.04 × 1,838.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.74x = 9,100,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100,987.62/3,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.93

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