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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.84, 2,548.20 and 1,147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.84, 2,548.20 and 1,147.84 is: 1,583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.84 : 2,548.20 = 1,147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.84/2,548.20 = 1,147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.84x = 2,548.20 × 1,147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.84x = 2,924,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,925.89/1,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.75

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