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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.75, 4,507.13 and 1,852.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.75, 4,507.13 and 1,852.93 is: 2,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.75 : 4,507.13 = 1,852.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.75/4,507.13 = 1,852.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.75x = 4,507.13 × 1,852.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.75x = 8,351,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351,396.39/3,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.40

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