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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.66, 4,268.97 and 1,550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.66, 4,268.97 and 1,550.22 is: 2,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.66 : 4,268.97 = 1,550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.66/4,268.97 = 1,550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.66x = 4,268.97 × 1,550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.66x = 6,617,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,842.67/2,847.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.96

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