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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.37, 3,416.99 and 1,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.37, 3,416.99 and 1,848.69 is: 2,775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.37 : 3,416.99 = 1,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.37/3,416.99 = 1,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.37x = 3,416.99 × 1,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.37x = 6,316,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316,946.00/2,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.01

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