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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.81, 2,548.46 and 1,568.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.81, 2,548.46 and 1,568.77 is: 2,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.81 : 2,548.46 = 1,568.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.81/2,548.46 = 1,568.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.81x = 2,548.46 × 1,568.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.81x = 3,997,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,945.14/1,847.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.61

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