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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.67, 2,550.20 and 1,061.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.67, 2,550.20 and 1,061.97 is: 1,465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.67 : 2,550.20 = 1,061.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.67/2,550.20 = 1,061.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.67x = 2,550.20 × 1,061.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.67x = 2,708,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,230.58/1,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.75

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