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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.45, 4,966.26 and 1,849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.45, 4,966.26 and 1,849.56 is: 2,775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.45 : 4,966.26 = 1,849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.45/4,966.26 = 1,849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.45x = 4,966.26 × 1,849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.45x = 9,185,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185,395.85/3,309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.51

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