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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.94, 4,975.41 and 1,855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.94, 4,975.41 and 1,855.29 is: 2,782.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.94 : 4,975.41 = 1,855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.94/4,975.41 = 1,855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.94x = 4,975.41 × 1,855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.94x = 9,230,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230,828.42/3,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.94

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