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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.18, 4,946.88 and 1,838.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.18, 4,946.88 and 1,838.32 is: 2,754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.18 : 4,946.88 = 1,838.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.18/4,946.88 = 1,838.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.18x = 4,946.88 × 1,838.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.18x = 9,093,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,093,948.44/3,301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.76

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