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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.18, 4,718.78 and 1,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.18, 4,718.78 and 1,848.50 is: 2,768.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.18 : 4,718.78 = 1,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.18/4,718.78 = 1,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.18x = 4,718.78 × 1,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.18x = 8,722,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,664.83/3,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.94

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