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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.81, 3,766.91 and 1,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.81, 3,766.91 and 1,847.07 is: 2,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.81 : 3,766.91 = 1,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.81/3,766.91 = 1,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.81x = 3,766.91 × 1,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.81x = 6,957,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,737.22/2,732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.01

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