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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.66, 5,111.03 and 1,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.66, 5,111.03 and 1,849.34 is: 2,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.66 : 5,111.03 = 1,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.66/5,111.03 = 1,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.66x = 5,111.03 × 1,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.66x = 9,452,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,011.29/3,410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.32

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