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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.46, 4,974.51 and 1,856.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.46, 4,974.51 and 1,856.22 is: 2,783.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.46 : 4,974.51 = 1,856.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.46/4,974.51 = 1,856.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.46x = 4,974.51 × 1,856.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.46x = 9,233,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233,784.95/3,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.39

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