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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.84, 4,991.86 and 1,864.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.84, 4,991.86 and 1,864.92 is: 2,799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.84 : 4,991.86 = 1,864.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.84/4,991.86 = 1,864.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.84x = 4,991.86 × 1,864.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.84x = 9,309,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,309,419.55/3,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.96

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