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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.88, 4,958.64 and 1,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.88, 4,958.64 and 1,841.76 is: 2,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.88 : 4,958.64 = 1,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.88/4,958.64 = 1,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.88x = 4,958.64 × 1,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.88x = 9,132,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,624.81/3,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.54

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