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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.17, 3,327.04 and 1,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.17, 3,327.04 and 1,846.28 is: 2,546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.17 : 3,327.04 = 1,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.17/3,327.04 = 1,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.17x = 3,327.04 × 1,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.17x = 6,142,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142,647.41/2,412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.52

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