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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.91, 4,994.86 and 1,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.91, 4,994.86 and 1,848.44 is: 2,772.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.91 : 4,994.86 = 1,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.91/4,994.86 = 1,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.91x = 4,994.86 × 1,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.91x = 9,232,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,699.02/3,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.66

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