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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.92, 4,274.75 and 2,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.92, 4,274.75 and 2,018.16 is: 3,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.92 : 4,274.75 = 2,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.92/4,274.75 = 2,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.92x = 4,274.75 × 2,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.92x = 8,627,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,627,129.46/2,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.15

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