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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.68, 4,268.60 and 1,458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.68, 4,268.60 and 1,458.81 is: 2,185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.68 : 4,268.60 = 1,458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.68/4,268.60 = 1,458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.68x = 4,268.60 × 1,458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.68x = 6,227,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,074.54/2,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.18

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