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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.21, 3,079.96 and 1,849.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.21, 3,079.96 and 1,849.43 is: 2,786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.21 : 3,079.96 = 1,849.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.21/3,079.96 = 1,849.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.21x = 3,079.96 × 1,849.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.21x = 5,696,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,170.42/2,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.49

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