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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.96, 3,726.86 and 1,892.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.96, 3,726.86 and 1,892.46 is: 2,840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.96 : 3,726.86 = 1,892.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.96/3,726.86 = 1,892.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.96x = 3,726.86 × 1,892.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.96x = 7,052,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,933.48/2,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.53

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