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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.85, 3,739.97 and 849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.85, 3,739.97 and 849.53 is: 1,274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.85 : 3,739.97 = 849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.85/3,739.97 = 849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.85x = 3,739.97 × 849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.85x = 3,177,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,228.19/2,492.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.53

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