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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.77, 4,955.22 and 1,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.77, 4,955.22 and 1,842.48 is: 2,760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.77 : 4,955.22 = 1,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.77/4,955.22 = 1,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.77x = 4,955.22 × 1,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.77x = 9,129,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,129,893.75/3,307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.14

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