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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.52, 4,289.08 and 1,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.52, 4,289.08 and 1,848.96 is: 2,551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.52 : 4,289.08 = 1,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.52/4,289.08 = 1,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.52x = 4,289.08 × 1,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.52x = 7,930,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,337.36/3,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.16

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