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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.83, 3,084.44 and 1,852.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.83, 3,084.44 and 1,852.43 is: 2,791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.83 : 3,084.44 = 1,852.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.83/3,084.44 = 1,852.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.83x = 3,084.44 × 1,852.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.83x = 5,713,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,684.50/2,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.49

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