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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.48, 3,595.44 and 1,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.48, 3,595.44 and 1,848.60 is: 2,768.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.48 : 3,595.44 = 1,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.48/3,595.44 = 1,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.48x = 3,595.44 × 1,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.48x = 6,646,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,530.38/2,400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.83

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