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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.64, 3,129.82 and 1,847.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.64, 3,129.82 and 1,847.06 is: 2,550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.64 : 3,129.82 = 1,847.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.64/3,129.82 = 1,847.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.64x = 3,129.82 × 1,847.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.64x = 5,780,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,965.33/2,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.46

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