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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.91, 4,012.95 and 1,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.91, 4,012.95 and 1,849.54 is: 2,769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.91 : 4,012.95 = 1,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.91/4,012.95 = 1,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.91x = 4,012.95 × 1,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.91x = 7,422,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422,111.54/2,679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.54

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