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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.40, 2,915.28 and 1,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.40, 2,915.28 and 1,847.76 is: 2,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.40 : 2,915.28 = 1,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.40/2,915.28 = 1,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.40x = 2,915.28 × 1,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.40x = 5,386,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,386,737.77/2,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.64

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