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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.69, 4,954.17 and 1,840.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.69, 4,954.17 and 1,840.73 is: 2,761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.69 : 4,954.17 = 1,840.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.69/4,954.17 = 1,840.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.69x = 4,954.17 × 1,840.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.69x = 9,119,264.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,119,264.57/3,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.17

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