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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.79, 4,093.10 and 1,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.79, 4,093.10 and 1,846.82 is: 2,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.79 : 4,093.10 = 1,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.79/4,093.10 = 1,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.79x = 4,093.10 × 1,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.79x = 7,559,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,189.24/2,965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.80

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