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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.76, 3,738.66 and 849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.76, 3,738.66 and 849.14 is: 1,273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.76 : 3,738.66 = 849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.76/3,738.66 = 849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.76x = 3,738.66 × 849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.76x = 3,174,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,627.06/2,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.54

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