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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.69, 4,951.17 and 1,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.69, 4,951.17 and 1,838.73 is: 2,758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.69 : 4,951.17 = 1,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.69/4,951.17 = 1,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.69x = 4,951.17 × 1,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.69x = 9,103,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103,864.81/3,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.17

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