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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.36, 3,738.87 and 848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.36, 3,738.87 and 848.47 is: 1,272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.36 : 3,738.87 = 848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.36/3,738.87 = 848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.36x = 3,738.87 × 848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.36x = 3,172,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,296.09/2,492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.81

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