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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.62, 3,739.16 and 848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.62, 3,739.16 and 848.78 is: 1,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.62 : 3,739.16 = 848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.62/3,739.16 = 848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.62x = 3,739.16 × 848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.62x = 3,173,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,721.67/2,492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.25

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