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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.94, 2,551.14 and 1,218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.94, 2,551.14 and 1,218.90 is: 1,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.94 : 2,551.14 = 1,218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.94/2,551.14 = 1,218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.94x = 2,551.14 × 1,218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.94x = 3,109,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,584.55/1,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.73

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