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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.74, 3,991.58 and 1,847.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.74, 3,991.58 and 1,847.61 is: 2,764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.74 : 3,991.58 = 1,847.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.74/3,991.58 = 1,847.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.74x = 3,991.58 × 1,847.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.74x = 7,374,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,374,880.81/2,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.47

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