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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.69, 4,267.85 and 2,460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.69, 4,267.85 and 2,460.15 is: 3,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.69 : 4,267.85 = 2,460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.69/4,267.85 = 2,460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.69x = 4,267.85 × 2,460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.69x = 10,499,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,499,538.88/2,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.04

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