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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.36, 2,770.40 and 1,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.36, 2,770.40 and 1,026.88 is: 1,539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.36 : 2,770.40 = 1,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.36/2,770.40 = 1,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.36x = 2,770.40 × 1,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.36x = 2,844,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,868.35/1,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.96

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