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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.94, 2,550.34 and 1,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.94, 2,550.34 and 1,062.12 is: 1,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.94 : 2,550.34 = 1,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.94/2,550.34 = 1,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.94x = 2,550.34 × 1,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.94x = 2,708,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,767.12/1,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.83

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