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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.55, 2,546.93 and 1,404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.55, 2,546.93 and 1,404.69 is: 1,936.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.55 : 2,546.93 = 1,404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.55/2,546.93 = 1,404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.55x = 2,546.93 × 1,404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.55x = 3,577,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,640.08/1,847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.42

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