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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.58, 2,771.37 and 924.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.58, 2,771.37 and 924.27 is: 1,386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.58 : 2,771.37 = 924.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.58/2,771.37 = 924.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.58x = 2,771.37 × 924.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.58x = 2,561,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,494.15/1,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.41

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