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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.79, 2,774.99 and 1,773.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.79, 2,774.99 and 1,773.47 is: 2,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.79 : 2,774.99 = 1,773.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.79/2,774.99 = 1,773.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.79x = 2,774.99 × 1,773.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.79x = 4,921,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,347.30/1,847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.37

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