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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.88, 4,272.70 and 1,922.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.88, 4,272.70 and 1,922.84 is: 2,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.88 : 4,272.70 = 1,922.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.88/4,272.70 = 1,922.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.88x = 4,272.70 × 1,922.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.88x = 8,215,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215,718.47/2,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.83

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