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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.38, 4,266.93 and 1,806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.38, 4,266.93 and 1,806.22 is: 2,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.38 : 4,266.93 = 1,806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.38/4,266.93 = 1,806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.38x = 4,266.93 × 1,806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.38x = 7,707,014.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,014.30/2,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.80

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