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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.63, 5,238.90 and 1,849.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.63, 5,238.90 and 1,849.79 is: 2,773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.63 : 5,238.90 = 1,849.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.63/5,238.90 = 1,849.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.63x = 5,238.90 × 1,849.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.63x = 9,690,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,690,851.73/3,493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.87

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