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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.83, 4,949.91 and 1,837.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.83, 4,949.91 and 1,837.90 is: 2,756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.83 : 4,949.91 = 1,837.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.83/4,949.91 = 1,837.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.83x = 4,949.91 × 1,837.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.83x = 9,097,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,439.59/3,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.94

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