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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.55, 3,741.46 and 1,835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.55, 3,741.46 and 1,835.18 is: 2,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.55 : 3,741.46 = 1,835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.55/3,741.46 = 1,835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.55x = 3,741.46 × 1,835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.55x = 6,866,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,229.27/2,492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.70

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