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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.90, 4,092.57 and 1,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.90, 4,092.57 and 1,848.02 is: 2,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.90 : 4,092.57 = 1,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.90/4,092.57 = 1,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.90x = 4,092.57 × 1,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.90x = 7,563,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563,151.21/2,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.18

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