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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.72, 4,947.70 and 1,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.72, 4,947.70 and 1,837.44 is: 2,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.72 : 4,947.70 = 1,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.72/4,947.70 = 1,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.72x = 4,947.70 × 1,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.72x = 9,091,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091,101.89/3,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.61

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