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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.70, 2,775.60 and 1,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.70, 2,775.60 and 1,363.86 is: 2,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.70 : 2,775.60 = 1,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.70/2,775.60 = 1,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.70x = 2,775.60 × 1,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.70x = 3,785,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,529.82/1,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.78

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