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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.81, 3,867.48 and 1,849.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.81, 3,867.48 and 1,849.77 is: 2,768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.81 : 3,867.48 = 1,849.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.81/3,867.48 = 1,849.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.81x = 3,867.48 × 1,849.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.81x = 7,153,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,948.48/2,583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.76

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