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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.57, 4,969.58 and 1,834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.57, 4,969.58 and 1,834.50 is: 2,748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.57 : 4,969.58 = 1,834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.57/4,969.58 = 1,834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.57x = 4,969.58 × 1,834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.57x = 9,116,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,116,681.18/3,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.83

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