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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.78, 3,739.20 and 849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.78, 3,739.20 and 849.20 is: 1,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.78 : 3,739.20 = 849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.78/3,739.20 = 849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.78x = 3,739.20 × 849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.78x = 3,175,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,328.64/2,492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.81

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