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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.16, 3,853.72 and 1,847.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.16, 3,853.72 and 1,847.97 is: 2,550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.16 : 3,853.72 = 1,847.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.16/3,853.72 = 1,847.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.16x = 3,853.72 × 1,847.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.16x = 7,121,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,558.95/2,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.56

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