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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.67, 3,689.15 and 1,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.67, 3,689.15 and 1,847.07 is: 2,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.67 : 3,689.15 = 1,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.67/3,689.15 = 1,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.67x = 3,689.15 × 1,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.67x = 6,814,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814,109.06/2,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.96

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