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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.56, 4,509.42 and 1,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.56, 4,509.42 and 1,849.96 is: 2,775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.56 : 4,509.42 = 1,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.56/4,509.42 = 1,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.56x = 4,509.42 × 1,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.56x = 8,342,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342,246.62/3,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.60

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