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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.73, 4,747.41 and 1,849.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.73, 4,747.41 and 1,849.93 is: 2,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.73 : 4,747.41 = 1,849.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.73/4,747.41 = 1,849.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.73x = 4,747.41 × 1,849.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.73x = 8,782,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,376.18/3,165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.20

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