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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.08, 4,983.66 and 1,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.08, 4,983.66 and 1,858.14 is: 2,787.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.08 : 4,983.66 = 1,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.08/4,983.66 = 1,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.08x = 4,983.66 × 1,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.08x = 9,260,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,337.99/3,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.51

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