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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.78, 4,951.47 and 1,839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.78, 4,951.47 and 1,839.75 is: 2,760.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.78 : 4,951.47 = 1,839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.78/4,951.47 = 1,839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.78x = 4,951.47 × 1,839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.78x = 9,109,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109,466.93/3,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.63

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