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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.92, 2,691.68 and 1,846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.92, 2,691.68 and 1,846.64 is: 2,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.92 : 2,691.68 = 1,846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.92/2,691.68 = 1,846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.92x = 2,691.68 × 1,846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.92x = 4,970,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,563.96/1,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.59

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