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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.98, 3,126.85 and 1,847.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.98, 3,126.85 and 1,847.33 is: 2,548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.98 : 3,126.85 = 1,847.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.98/3,126.85 = 1,847.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.98x = 3,126.85 × 1,847.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.98x = 5,776,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,776,325.67/2,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.03

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