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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.83, 3,702.12 and 1,846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.83, 3,702.12 and 1,846.75 is: 2,779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.83 : 3,702.12 = 1,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.83/3,702.12 = 1,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.83x = 3,702.12 × 1,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.83x = 6,836,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,890.11/2,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.42

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