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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.67, 4,957.65 and 1,844.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.67, 4,957.65 and 1,844.67 is: 2,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.67 : 4,957.65 = 1,844.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.67/4,957.65 = 1,844.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.67x = 4,957.65 × 1,844.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.67x = 9,145,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145,228.23/3,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.04

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