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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.83, 4,976.27 and 1,857.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.83, 4,976.27 and 1,857.02 is: 2,786.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.83 : 4,976.27 = 1,857.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.83/4,976.27 = 1,857.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.83x = 4,976.27 × 1,857.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.83x = 9,240,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240,998.75/3,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.09

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