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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.79, 2,766.96 and 1,230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.79, 2,766.96 and 1,230.57 is: 1,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.79 : 2,766.96 = 1,230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.79/2,766.96 = 1,230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.79x = 2,766.96 × 1,230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.79x = 3,404,937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,937.97/1,847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.71

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