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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.70, 2,772.42 and 924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.70, 2,772.42 and 924.32 is: 1,385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.70 : 2,772.42 = 924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.70/2,772.42 = 924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.70x = 2,772.42 × 924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.70x = 2,562,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,603.25/1,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.42

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