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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.86, 3,921.78 and 1,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.86, 3,921.78 and 1,647.08 is: 2,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.86 : 3,921.78 = 1,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.86/3,921.78 = 1,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.86x = 3,921.78 × 1,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.86x = 6,459,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459,489.28/2,841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.98

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