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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.53, 4,425.30 and 1,852.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.53, 4,425.30 and 1,852.61 is: 2,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.53 : 4,425.30 = 1,852.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.53/4,425.30 = 1,852.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.53x = 4,425.30 × 1,852.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.53x = 8,198,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,355.03/2,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.55

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