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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.65, 4,951.12 and 1,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.65, 4,951.12 and 1,838.70 is: 2,758.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.65 : 4,951.12 = 1,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.65/4,951.12 = 1,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.65x = 4,951.12 × 1,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.65x = 9,103,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103,624.34/3,300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.13

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