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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.76, 4,961.16 and 1,846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.76, 4,961.16 and 1,846.48 is: 2,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.76 : 4,961.16 = 1,846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.76/4,961.16 = 1,846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.76x = 4,961.16 × 1,846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.76x = 9,160,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160,682.72/3,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.11

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