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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.48, 3,934.32 and 1,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.48, 3,934.32 and 1,847.52 is: 2,765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.48 : 3,934.32 = 1,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.48/3,934.32 = 1,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.48x = 3,934.32 × 1,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.48x = 7,268,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,734.89/2,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.38

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