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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.69, 4,151.94 and 1,846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.69, 4,151.94 and 1,846.86 is: 2,765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.69 : 4,151.94 = 1,846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.69/4,151.94 = 1,846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.69x = 4,151.94 × 1,846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.69x = 7,668,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,668,051.91/2,772.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.56

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