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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.35, 3,707.21 and 1,847.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.35, 3,707.21 and 1,847.21 is: 2,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.35 : 3,707.21 = 1,847.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.35/3,707.21 = 1,847.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.35x = 3,707.21 × 1,847.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.35x = 6,848,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,002.32/2,684.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.09

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