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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.87, 3,099.54 and 1,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.87, 3,099.54 and 1,847.44 is: 2,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.87 : 3,099.54 = 1,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.87/3,099.54 = 1,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.87x = 3,099.54 × 1,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.87x = 5,726,214.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,214.18/2,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.80

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