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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.59, 5,242.73 and 1,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.59, 5,242.73 and 1,848.69 is: 2,775.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.59 : 5,242.73 = 1,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.59/5,242.73 = 1,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.59x = 5,242.73 × 1,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.59x = 9,692,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,692,173.28/3,492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.07

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