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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.85, 3,925.35 and 1,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.85, 3,925.35 and 1,849.23 is: 2,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.85 : 3,925.35 = 1,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.85/3,925.35 = 1,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.85x = 3,925.35 × 1,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.85x = 7,258,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,874.98/2,843.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.48

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