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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.08, 4,951.79 and 1,839.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.08, 4,951.79 and 1,839.15 is: 2,758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.08 : 4,951.79 = 1,839.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.08/4,951.79 = 1,839.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.08x = 4,951.79 × 1,839.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.08x = 9,107,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107,075.38/3,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.82

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