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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.05, 5,023.89 and 1,897.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.05, 5,023.89 and 1,897.53 is: 2,846.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.05 : 5,023.89 = 1,897.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.05/5,023.89 = 1,897.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.05x = 5,023.89 × 1,897.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.05x = 9,532,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,981.99/3,349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.47

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