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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.83, 4,273.02 and 1,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.83, 4,273.02 and 1,205.46 is: 1,807.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.83 : 4,273.02 = 1,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.83/4,273.02 = 1,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.83x = 4,273.02 × 1,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.83x = 5,150,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,954.69/2,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.46

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