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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.46, 6,281.10 and 1,849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.46, 6,281.10 and 1,849.02 is: 2,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.46 : 6,281.10 = 1,849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.46/6,281.10 = 1,849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.46x = 6,281.10 × 1,849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.46x = 11,613,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,613,879.52/4,190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.50

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