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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.36, 4,720.55 and 1,849.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.36, 4,720.55 and 1,849.69 is: 2,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.36 : 4,720.55 = 1,849.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.36/4,720.55 = 1,849.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.36x = 4,720.55 × 1,849.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.36x = 8,731,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,554.13/3,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.73

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