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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.78, 3,702.60 and 1,852.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.78, 3,702.60 and 1,852.02 is: 2,779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.78 : 3,702.60 = 1,852.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.78/3,702.60 = 1,852.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.78x = 3,702.60 × 1,852.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.78x = 6,857,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,857,289.25/2,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.85

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