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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.23, 4,979.96 and 1,858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.23, 4,979.96 and 1,858.94 is: 2,784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.23 : 4,979.96 = 1,858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.23/4,979.96 = 1,858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.23x = 4,979.96 × 1,858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.23x = 9,257,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,446.84/3,324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.84

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