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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.06, 3,738.42 and 848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.06, 3,738.42 and 848.16 is: 1,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.06 : 3,738.42 = 848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.06/3,738.42 = 848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.06x = 3,738.42 × 848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.06x = 3,170,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,778.31/2,492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.35

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