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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.20, 3,732.42 and 1,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.20, 3,732.42 and 1,846.82 is: 2,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.20 : 3,732.42 = 1,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.20/3,732.42 = 1,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.20x = 3,732.42 × 1,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.20x = 6,893,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,893,107.90/2,493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.76

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