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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.47, 2,547.25 and 1,247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.47, 2,547.25 and 1,247.69 is: 1,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.47 : 2,547.25 = 1,247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.47/2,547.25 = 1,247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.47x = 2,547.25 × 1,247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.47x = 3,178,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,181.60/1,845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.15

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