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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.02, 4,092.40 and 1,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.02, 4,092.40 and 1,846.81 is: 2,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.02 : 4,092.40 = 1,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.02/4,092.40 = 1,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.02x = 4,092.40 × 1,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.02x = 7,557,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,885.24/2,965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.02

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