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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.43, 4,095.90 and 1,852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.43, 4,095.90 and 1,852.47 is: 2,779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.43 : 4,095.90 = 1,852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.43/4,095.90 = 1,852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.43x = 4,095.90 × 1,852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.43x = 7,587,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,531.87/2,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.90

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