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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.48, 3,738.24 and 848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.48, 3,738.24 and 848.80 is: 1,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.48 : 3,738.24 = 848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.48/3,738.24 = 848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.48x = 3,738.24 × 848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.48x = 3,173,018.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,018.11/2,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.04

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