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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.16, 3,852.34 and 1,846.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.16, 3,852.34 and 1,846.97 is: 2,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.16 : 3,852.34 = 1,846.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.16/3,852.34 = 1,846.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.16x = 3,852.34 × 1,846.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.16x = 7,115,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115,147.17/2,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.17

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