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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.52, 4,008.21 and 1,849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.52, 4,008.21 and 1,849.41 is: 2,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.52 : 4,008.21 = 1,849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.52/4,008.21 = 1,849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.52x = 4,008.21 × 1,849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.52x = 7,412,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,823.66/2,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.68

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