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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.36, 4,719.05 and 1,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.36, 4,719.05 and 1,848.69 is: 2,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.36 : 4,719.05 = 1,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.36/4,719.05 = 1,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.36x = 4,719.05 × 1,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.36x = 8,724,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724,060.54/3,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.23

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