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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.14, 4,118.49 and 1,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.14, 4,118.49 and 1,283.82 is: 1,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.14 : 4,118.49 = 1,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.14/4,118.49 = 1,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.14x = 4,118.49 × 1,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.14x = 5,287,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,399.83/2,746.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.39

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