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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.62, 4,721.84 and 1,849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.62, 4,721.84 and 1,849.71 is: 2,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.62 : 4,721.84 = 1,849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.62/4,721.84 = 1,849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.62x = 4,721.84 × 1,849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.62x = 8,734,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,031.58/3,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.60

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