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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.55, 4,976.41 and 1,858.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.55, 4,976.41 and 1,858.53 is: 2,782.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.55 : 4,976.41 = 1,858.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.55/4,976.41 = 1,858.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.55x = 4,976.41 × 1,858.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.55x = 9,248,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,807.28/3,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.81

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