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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.03, 4,424.55 and 1,852.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.03, 4,424.55 and 1,852.11 is: 2,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.03 : 4,424.55 = 1,852.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.03/4,424.55 = 1,852.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.03x = 4,424.55 × 1,852.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.03x = 8,194,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,753.30/2,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.80

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