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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.46, 3,699.50 and 1,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.46, 3,699.50 and 1,847.29 is: 2,768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.46 : 3,699.50 = 1,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.46/3,699.50 = 1,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.46x = 3,699.50 × 1,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.46x = 6,834,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,044.74/2,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.55

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