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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.48, 4,345.14 and 1,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.48, 4,345.14 and 1,804.74 is: 2,489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.48 : 4,345.14 = 1,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.48/4,345.14 = 1,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.48x = 4,345.14 × 1,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.48x = 7,841,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,841,838.44/3,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.88

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