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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.97, 4,966.38 and 1,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.97, 4,966.38 and 1,849.68 is: 2,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.97 : 4,966.38 = 1,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.97/4,966.38 = 1,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.97x = 4,966.38 × 1,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.97x = 9,186,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,213.76/3,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.13

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