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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.08, 4,948.78 and 1,837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.08, 4,948.78 and 1,837.14 is: 2,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.08 : 4,948.78 = 1,837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.08/4,948.78 = 1,837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.08x = 4,948.78 × 1,837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.08x = 9,091,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091,601.69/3,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.80

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