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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.66, 4,972.92 and 1,855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.66, 4,972.92 and 1,855.66 is: 2,784.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.66 : 4,972.92 = 1,855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.66/4,972.92 = 1,855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.66x = 4,972.92 × 1,855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.66x = 9,228,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228,048.73/3,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.85

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