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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.33, 4,179.20 and 1,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.33, 4,179.20 and 1,849.72 is: 2,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.33 : 4,179.20 = 1,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.33/4,179.20 = 1,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.33x = 4,179.20 × 1,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.33x = 7,730,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730,340.58/3,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.83

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