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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.92, 3,106.10 and 1,847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.92, 3,106.10 and 1,847.24 is: 2,762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.92 : 3,106.10 = 1,847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.92/3,106.10 = 1,847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.92x = 3,106.10 × 1,847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.92x = 5,737,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,737,712.16/2,076.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.61

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