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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.64, 4,272.32 and 1,922.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.64, 4,272.32 and 1,922.58 is: 2,882.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.64 : 4,272.32 = 1,922.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.64/4,272.32 = 1,922.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.64x = 4,272.32 × 1,922.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.64x = 8,213,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213,876.99/2,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.43

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