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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.70, 2,549.82 and 1,061.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.70, 2,549.82 and 1,061.69 is: 1,465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.70 : 2,549.82 = 1,061.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.70/2,549.82 = 1,061.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.70x = 2,549.82 × 1,061.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.70x = 2,707,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,118.40/1,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.13

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