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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.43, 3,923.97 and 1,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.43, 3,923.97 and 1,849.34 is: 2,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.43 : 3,923.97 = 1,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.43/3,923.97 = 1,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.43x = 3,923.97 × 1,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.43x = 7,256,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,764.49/2,844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.22

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