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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.88, 2,771.82 and 1,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.88, 2,771.82 and 1,083.24 is: 1,624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.88 : 2,771.82 = 1,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.88/2,771.82 = 1,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.88x = 2,771.82 × 1,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.88x = 3,002,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,546.30/1,847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.86

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