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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.72, 3,707.73 and 1,847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.72, 3,707.73 and 1,847.59 is: 2,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.72 : 3,707.73 = 1,847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.72/3,707.73 = 1,847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.72x = 3,707.73 × 1,847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.72x = 6,850,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850,348.65/2,684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.61

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