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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.33, 3,852.56 and 1,847.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.33, 3,852.56 and 1,847.17 is: 2,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.33 : 3,852.56 = 1,847.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.33/3,852.56 = 1,847.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.33x = 3,852.56 × 1,847.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.33x = 7,116,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,116,333.26/2,791.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.44

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