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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.49, 4,619.11 and 1,848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.49, 4,619.11 and 1,848.55 is: 2,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.49 : 4,619.11 = 1,848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.49/4,619.11 = 1,848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.49x = 4,619.11 × 1,848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.49x = 8,538,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538,646.56/3,082.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.05

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