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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.24, 4,274.76 and 1,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.24, 4,274.76 and 1,118 is: 1,677.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.24 : 4,274.76 = 1,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.24/4,274.76 = 1,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.24x = 4,274.76 × 1,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.24x = 4,779,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,181.68/2,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.35

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