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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.83, 4,974.76 and 1,856.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.83, 4,974.76 and 1,856.01 is: 2,784.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.83 : 4,974.76 = 1,856.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.83/4,974.76 = 1,856.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.83x = 4,974.76 × 1,856.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.83x = 9,233,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233,204.31/3,315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.58

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