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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.70, 4,009.51 and 1,849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.70, 4,009.51 and 1,849.48 is: 2,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.70 : 4,009.51 = 1,849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.70/4,009.51 = 1,849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.70x = 4,009.51 × 1,849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.70x = 7,415,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,493.91/2,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.50

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