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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.18, 3,315.43 and 1,847.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.18, 3,315.43 and 1,847.51 is: 2,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.18 : 3,315.43 = 1,847.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.18/3,315.43 = 1,847.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.18x = 3,315.43 × 1,847.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.18x = 6,125,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,288.24/2,400.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.01

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