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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.17, 3,691.40 and 1,848.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.17, 3,691.40 and 1,848.57 is: 2,769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.17 : 3,691.40 = 1,848.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.17/3,691.40 = 1,848.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.17x = 3,691.40 × 1,848.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.17x = 6,823,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823,802.06/2,464.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.21

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