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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.69, 3,460.48 and 1,847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.69, 3,460.48 and 1,847.25 is: 2,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.69 : 3,460.48 = 1,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.69/3,460.48 = 1,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.69x = 3,460.48 × 1,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.69x = 6,392,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,371.68/2,508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.09

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