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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.99, 3,923.62 and 1,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.99, 3,923.62 and 1,849.90 is: 2,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.99 : 3,923.62 = 1,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.99/3,923.62 = 1,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.99x = 3,923.62 × 1,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.99x = 7,258,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,304.64/2,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.26

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