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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.28, 4,266.06 and 1,546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.28, 4,266.06 and 1,546.42 is: 2,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.28 : 4,266.06 = 1,546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.28/4,266.06 = 1,546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.28x = 4,266.06 × 1,546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.28x = 6,597,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,120.51/2,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.99

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