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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.92, 3,750.86 and 1,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.92, 3,750.86 and 1,847.72 is: 2,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.92 : 3,750.86 = 1,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.92/3,750.86 = 1,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.92x = 3,750.86 × 1,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.92x = 6,930,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,930,539.04/2,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.41

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