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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.37, 3,853.68 and 1,846.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.37, 3,853.68 and 1,846.53 is: 2,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.37 : 3,853.68 = 1,846.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.37/3,853.68 = 1,846.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.37x = 3,853.68 × 1,846.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.37x = 7,115,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115,928.81/2,792.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.34

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