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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.94, 4,333.35 and 1,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.94, 4,333.35 and 1,849.44 is: 2,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.94 : 4,333.35 = 1,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.94/4,333.35 = 1,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.94x = 4,333.35 × 1,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.94x = 8,014,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,270.82/2,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.12

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